How to say 'Test' in Japanese | 試し

word

Meaning

Test

Reading

Kanji

試Try, Attempt

Explanation

The Japanese noun '試し (ためし)' means 'test' or 'trial'. It refers to the act of trying something out to see how it works or to evaluate its quality. This word is often used in contexts where someone is experimenting or attempting something for the first time. For example: Let's give it a try「試しにやってみよう」(ためしにやってみよう). I tried the new recipe「新しいレシピを試しに作った」(あたらしいレシピをためしにつくった). The word can also imply a sense of curiosity or exploration, as in testing the limits or possibilities of something.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5705

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting