What does the kanji 試 mean?

The kanji 試 means "test, try, attempt, experiment". It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 試?

Write 試 ("test") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 試?

試 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) し, kunyomi (native Japanese) こころ（みる）、ため（す）.

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試“test” Kanji

JLPT N4

Stroke Order Animation

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Meaning & Readings

Meaning

test, try, attempt, experiment

Onyomi (音読み)

し

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

こころ（みる）、ため（す）

Japanese reading

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先

before, ahead, previous, future, precedence

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習

learn

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試 — "test" Kanji: Stroke Order & Readings (JLPT N4)