練

to be well-kneaded

to be seasoned; to be experienced; to be mature and well-rounded

Idiomatic expression; Jocular, humorous term

useless book learning; knowing the theory but being able to put it into practice; practising swimming in a field

winter training (esp. baseball)

dare

Historical term; Orig. meaning

Russian roulette-style game

Colloquial; Abbr. of 自動車練習所; used in Okinawa

driving school

unskilled; inexperienced

rammed earth; pisé (de terre)

paste (for making pottery)

training grounds; training area

veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced

to parade; to march; to walk in procession

practice game; practice match

to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan

to knead into

to knead again

to rework; to revise; to polish

sparring partner

dry run; rehearsal

voice training; vocal exercises

wiles; art of coaxing

practice by repetition; learning by rote

disaster drill

not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful

Idiomatic expression; Usu. as 〜て待つ or 〜て待ち構える; from 手に薬煉を引く

to be ready and waiting; to be on the alert; to be on the watch

to practice; to practise; to train; to drill; to become practiced; to become practised

regretful; irresolute