試し
ためし
tameshi
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
試し (ためし (tameshi)) means "Test". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Test
Also : try · trial
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Example Sentences
試しに食べてみた。
ためしにたべてみた。
I tried eating it as a trial.
新しい方法を試しに使ってみた。
あたらしいほうほうをためしにつかってみた。
I tried using a new method as a trial.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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