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試

試 — test, try, attempt

Learn the correct stroke order for 試 (test), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 413 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)こころ.みるkokoromiru、ため.すtamesu
Strokes13
Radical言
Frequency#392
Meaningstest, try, attempt, experiment, ordeal

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

試しためしtrial; test; trynoun
試すためすto try (out); to have a try (at); to testverb
試みこころみattempt; trial; experimentnoun
試案しあんtentative plan; draft plannoun
試験しけんexamination; exam; testnoun
試行しこうmaking an attempt; trial runnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 試 (test) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 試 is #392, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

試しためし — trial; test; try
試すためす — to try (out); to have a try (at); to test
試みこころみ — attempt; trial; experiment

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 試 have?

The kanji 試 (test) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 試?

試 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 試 mean?

試 means: test, try, attempt, experiment, ordeal. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: こころ.みる, ため.す.

What JLPT level is 試?

試 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.