Combined from ハ [ハ] + Small [小] + Short thread [幺] + Sun / Day [日] + Tree / Wood [木] + Rice Field [田] + Thread / Silk [糸] + ｜ [｜] to compose 練: represents "drill".
to practice, to excercise
to knead, to work over, to polish up
lingering affection, attachment, regret(s), reluctance
practice, training
practice
to practice
