Word details

試す

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

Dictionary

Entry

試す験すTransitiveGodan verbFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

test, try, attempt, experiment, ordeal

13 strokesFrequency 392JLPT N3Grade 4

On

Kun

こころ.みるため.す

verification, effect, testing

18 strokesFrequency 410JLPT N3Grade 4

On

ケンゲン

Kun

あかししるしため.すためし

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