🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

練習試合

Pronunciation / Transliteration: renshū shiai

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Practice Match/ˈpræk.tɪs mætʃ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"チームは練習試合を行いました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A game or match played for practice rather than for competition.

    "The team scheduled a practice-match to prepare for the upcoming tournament."
  2. 2

    An informal game used to improve skills and teamwork among players.

    "During the off-season, the players often engage in practice-matches to maintain their form."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'practice' originates from the Old French 'practique', which itself comes from the Latin 'practica', meaning 'to do'. 'Match' comes from the Old English 'gemæcca', meaning 'a mate or companion', evolving to refer to a contest or game.

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