試す
ためす
tamesu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
試す (ためす (tamesu)) means "to test". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to test
Also : to try (out) · to attempt
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Example Sentences
勇気を試すために挑戦した。
ゆうきをためすためにちょうせんした。
I challenged myself to test my courage.
新しいレシピを試した。
あたらしいレシピをためした。
I attempted a new recipe.
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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