synonym Comparative
練習
VS
実際に
Differences Between "練習" and "実際に"
Option A
練習
Meaning
practice; training; rehearsal
Reading
れんしゅう (renshū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ピアノの発表会に向けて、毎日3時間練習しています。
I practice for 3 hours every day for the piano recital.
Option B
実際に
Meaning
actually, in practice, in fact
Reading
じっさいに (jissai ni)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は口では強気だが、実際にやってみると失敗が多い。
He talks tough, but when he actually tries, he often fails.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(practice; training; rehearsal)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 練習: Refers to repetitive practice to acquire physical skills, play music, or prepare for performances. Can be used with する as a verb (練習する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rehearsing a love confession?! D-Don't use me for that kind of practice! ...B-But... who is the actual confession for?! Tell me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『告白の練習？！そ、そんな恥ずかしい練習相手に私を使うんじゃないわよ！...で、でも、その告白の本番の相手は、一体誰なわけ？！私じゃなかったら許さないんだから！』
- 実際に: Used to emphasize what really happened or is true, often contrasting with what was expected or thought. (例: 実際にやってみる - Try it out actually.)
- 練習: Refers to repetitive practice to acquire physical skills, play music, or prepare for performances. Can be used with する as a verb (練習する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rehearsing a love confession?! D-Don't use me for that kind of practice! ...B-But... who is the actual confession for?! Tell me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『告白の練習？！そ、そんな恥ずかしい練習相手に私を使うんじゃないわよ！...で、でも、その告白の本番の相手は、一体誰なわけ？！私じゃなかったら許さないんだから！』
- 実際に: Used to emphasize what really happened or is true, often contrasting with what was expected or thought. (例: 実際にやってみる - Try it out actually.)
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