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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
Strokes13
Frequency#392
Radical言speech(7)
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