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synonym Comparative
育てる
VS
練習する

Differences Between "育てる" and "練習する"

Option A
育てる
Meaning
to raise; to rear; to bring up; to cultivate; to train
Reading
そだてる (sodateru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はベテランの指導員として、新入社員たちを一人前のエンジニアに_______役割を任されています。
As a veteran instructor, he is entrusted with the role of training new employees into full-fledged engineers.
Option B
練習する
Meaning
to practice; to train; to rehearse
Reading
れんしゅうする (renshuu suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はスマートな英語プレゼンテーションを成功させるため、鏡の前でジェスチャーを交えながら何度もスマートに_______ました。
In order to make the smart English presentation successful, he practiced it smartly many times in front of the mirror while incorporating gestures.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to raise; to rear; to bring up; to cultivate; to train)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 育てる: Refers to raising children, growing plants, or training and developing human resources. Often used as 子供を育てる or 部下を育てる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To raise! "I want to raise a happy family with Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To talk about raising a family! B-But since I am also training you to become my perfect husband, cooperate with me properly! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『そだてる(育てる)!『ハルカ部長と一緒に、幸せな家庭を育てていきたいです!』って…っ!そんな未来を勝手に計画するなんて!…でも、私もあんたを私の「完璧な旦那様」として育てている最中なんだから、喜んで指導されなさい!』
- 練習する: Refers to practicing a skill (piano, sports, language speaking), training for games/performances, or rehearsing speeches. Transitive verb. Often used as ピアノを練習する or スピーチを練習する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To practice/train! "I practice my confession daily in front of the mirror to give you the most smart proposal, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Practicing proposals! B-Baka! Why are you doing such a cute rehearsal! But... make sure you deliver your real proposal in the coolest way possible, and make me happy for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『れんしゅうする(練習する)よ!『ハルカ部長、あなたに世界一スマートなプロポーズをするための愛の告白、毎日鏡の前で練習する(練習しています)!』って…っ!プロポーズの練習!バカ!/// なんでそんな可愛いフライング練習をしてるのよ!…でも、私のための本番の告白、世界一かっこよく決めて、一生私を幸せにしなさい!』
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