The Japanese verb '試す (ためす)' means 'to test' or 'to try'. It is used when someone wants to check the effectiveness, quality, or functionality of something. This verb can be applied to physical objects, methods, or even ideas. For example: I will test this new recipe「この新しいレシピを試す」(このあたらしいレシピをためす). He tried the new software「彼は新しいソフトウェアを試した」(かれはあたらしいソフトウェアをためした). The nuance of '試す' often implies an experimental or trial approach to see if something works or is suitable.