JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
試 — test
- Reading
- シ・こころ.みる・ため.す
- Meaning
- test; try; attempt; experiment; ordeal
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
試 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シ・こころ.みる・ため.す and it means test; try; attempt; experiment; ordeal. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
試 appears in everyday japanese words such as 試み (trial), 試し (trial) and 試す (to attempt).
Japanese words containing 試
Frequently asked questions
What does 試 mean in Japanese?
試 means test; try; attempt; experiment; ordeal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 試 read?
試 is read シ・こころ.みる・ため.す. Reading it inside real words — 試み and 試し and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 試 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 試 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 試 in a word?
A common word containing 試 is 試み (こころみ) — "trial". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 試 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 試 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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