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試
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
こころ.みる・ため.す
kokoromiru / tamesu
test · try · attempt · experiment · ordeal
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
試=
言式
speech + 式
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and ceremony. Testing with words.
Symbolism
Examination, trial, ordeal. Represents verification of ability or quality.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Thinking of one's country
Anime & Manga
Games
ポケモン
Pokémon(1996)
Developer: Game Freak
RPG overcoming 'trials' against Gym Leaders.
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Four-Character Compounds
試行錯誤
しこうさくご
trial and error; trial and error
Proverbs & Idioms
試練は人を鍛える
しれんはひとをきたえる
Trials temper a person
Hardship builds character
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 試 mean in Japanese?
試 means test, try, attempt, experiment, ordeal.
How do you read 試?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: こころ.みる、ため.す (kokoromiru, tamesu).
How many strokes does 試 have?
試 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 試 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 試 (test, try, attempt, experiment, ordeal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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