試

Test, Try

ため(す) (tamesu), こころ(みる) (kokoromiru)

JLPT N4

Interesting Fact

Before a newly forged sword was trusted in battle, it first had to pass 試し斬り (ためしぎり), or "test cutting." Samurai and sword experts carefully examined whether the blade was sharp, balanced, and strong enough for combat. A beautiful sword meant nothing until it proved itself through a real test. That's the spirit behind 試—don't judge by appearances; test it first.

Memory Trick

This Kanji has no mnemonics or easy to remember one liner. We must have to remember it through vocabulary words. 💡 Remember it through vocabulary 📝 試験（しけん） – Exam 🧪 試す（ためす） – Try a new idea ⚽ 試合（しあい） – Sports match