Word details

物は試し

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 物は試し.

Dictionary

Entry

物は試しものはためしExpressionFreq #46061
1

Proverb

the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

thing, object, matter

8 strokesFrequency 215JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ブツモツ

Kun

ものもの-

test, try, attempt, experiment, ordeal

13 strokesFrequency 392JLPT N3Grade 4

On

Kun

こころ.みるため.す

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