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試す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 試す

験す
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #1663
1

to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test

Examples
もう一度試したが失敗しただけだった。
I tried it again, only to fail.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 392
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

test
try
attempt
experiment
ordeal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こころ.みる
ため.す
18 strokes
Frequency: 410
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

verification
effect
testing

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
ゲン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あかし
しるし
ため.す
ためし
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