consider · practice

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 稽 has 15 strokes and appears in words connected with practice or consideration.
• Basic usage: 稽古 is read けいこ, and 滑稽 is read こっけい.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Practice and a comical impression
  • 踊りの稽古をする means to practice dancing.
  • 稽古 is used for training that develops and refines a skill, such as dancing.
  • 滑稽に見えてしまう means ending up looking comical.