試 means “test, try”

ため · tame

Also: attempt, experiment

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

こころみる, ためす

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

シ

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 4 · 13 strokes

The story

Words put to the ultimate trial: 試験 (shiken, exam) is where knowledge meets challenge. Every test is a chance to prove what you've learned.

Used in 試験 (shiken, exam) and 試合 (shiai, match/game)

Words with 試

• 試験 (しけん, shiken): exam / test

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