KanjiSchool
試
試 (readings: し, こころ; Japanese kanji) means “try / test”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 試験 (examination).
What does 試 mean?
| Kanji | 試 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | try / test |
| Readings | し, こころ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 試
試 is read し or こころ depending on the word.
Example words with 試
| Example | 試験 (examination) |
|---|
Practice writing 試 — free
See 試's stroke order, take a quiz, and add it to your spaced-repetition review. KanjiSchool teaches all 1,026 Kyōiku kanji through real stories and news.
Start free — no credit card →
Updated: 2026-07-14