Translation of Japanese word "試す" to English
試す
ためす
[tamesu]
IPA: /tameɕʊ/
Meaning
VerbTo attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
How to use
試す (tamesu) — 'to try / test / attempt'. Group 1. 新しい方法を試す — try a new method. お試し — trial / sample. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to try / test
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 試す
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ためす
Romaji Transcription: tamesu
Example Sentences
新しいスマートフォンを試してみた。
あたらしさますとふぉんを ためしてみた
I tried out the new smartphone.
彼女は新しいレシピを試してみる。
かれは あたらしさいぴを ためしてみる
She is trying out a new recipe.
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Common phrases
- 一度試してみる— to try once
- 新しいスマートフォンを試してみた。— I tried out the new smartphone.
Frequency rank: #380 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "試す" mean?▼
The Japanese word "試す" means "to try / test" in English.
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The word "試す" is read as "ためす" (tamesu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "新しいスマートフォンを試してみた。".
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