“Drill” in Japanese
Short answer
Drill in Japanese is “錐” (kiri). Full meaning: drill, gimlet, awl, auger; cone, pyramid.
Other ways to say “Drill” in Japanese
教練
kyouren drill
操練
souren drill (esp. military), training
演練
enren drill, practice
修練
shuuren training, drill, practice, practising, discipline
訓練
kunren training, drill, practice, discipline
試錐機
shisuiki drill (for boring)
演習
enshuu practice, exercise, drill; military exercise, manoeuvres, maneuvers, drill; seminar
練習
renshuu practice, training, drill, (an) exercise, workout
軍事訓練
gunjikunren military exercise, drill
実習
jisshuu practice (in the field), training (esp. practical and hands-on), practical exercise, drill
えんしゅう
enshuu practice, exercise, drill; military exercise, manoeuvres, maneuvers, drill; seminar
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