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N1 Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

(ため)to attempt, to test, to try out

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    1. Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

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      to try (out), to have a try (at), to test, to put to the test

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    試す 【ためす】験す 【ためす】

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      試験(しけん)生徒(せいと)たちの実力(じつりょく)(ため)

      The exam tests the students' abilities.

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      (くるま)()心地(ごこち)(ため)してから(くるま)()いました。

      I test-drove the car before buying it.

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      体力(たいりょく)限界(げんかい)(ため)ために(やす)まずに運動(うんどう)(つづ)けています。

      I'm testing my physical limits by exercising without rest.

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      結婚(けっこん)をチラつかせて彼氏(かれし)(わたし)本気(ほんき)かどうかを(ため)してみました。

      I hinted at marriage to test if my boyfriend was truly serious about me.

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      オークションに自分(じぶん)()出品(しゅっぴん)して、その()真価(しんか)(ため)してみる(こと)にした。

      I decided to put my painting up for auction to try and see its true worth.

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