練習

練習

Practice.

In this sentence, '練習' refers to regularly practicing a skill, in this case, piano-playing.

毎日ピアノの練習をしています。

I practice the piano every day.

Here, '練習' indicates preparation through practice before an event, a sports match in this context.

試合の前に練習をたくさんしました。

I practiced a lot before the match.

In this usage, '練習' refers to a specific practice session, which is an organized event.

練習が終わったら、一緒に食事に行きましょう。

Let's go eat together after the practice.