Translation guide
The English word "testing" can refer to the act of examining or evaluating something, or to a trial or experiment. This guide covers how to express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
The act of testing something to check its quality, performance, or knowledge.
The most common and versatile word for 'test' or 'testing'. Used for exams, product tests, and general checks.
The process of trying something out to see how it works or what happens.
To test someone's abilities, patience, or limits.
A trial, ordeal, or test of one's character or abilities. Often used in a dramatic or serious context.
テスト is the most general and casual. 試験 is formal and often for academic or official tests. 検査 is for medical or quality inspections. Use テスト for everyday testing, 試験 for exams, and 検査 for health or product checks.
テスト勉強をしている。
I'm studying for a test.
試験に合格した。
I passed the exam.
医者に検査してもらった。
I had a medical test done by the doctor.
新しいシステムをテストしています。
We are testing the new system.
発売前にテストが必要です。
Testing is required before launch.
明日は数学のテストがあります。
There is a math test tomorrow.
新しいソフトウェアのテストを行っています。
We are testing the new software.
More formal than テスト, often used for official examinations, academic tests, or rigorous testing procedures.
入学試験の準備をしています。
I'm preparing for the entrance exam.
製品の耐久試験を実施しました。
We conducted durability testing on the product.
Used for medical tests, inspections, or quality checks. Implies a thorough examination.
健康診断で血液検査を受けました。
I had a blood test during my health checkup.
工場で製品の品質検査をしています。
They are doing quality testing of products at the factory.
Verb meaning 'to try out' or 'to test' something to see if it works or suits you. More casual and hands-on.
新しいレシピを試してみた。
I tried testing a new recipe.
このアプリを試してもいいですか？
Can I test this app?
Verification or validation, often used in technical or academic contexts to mean testing a hypothesis or theory.
仮説を検証するための実験を行った。
We conducted an experiment to test the hypothesis.
Noun meaning 'trial' or 'test'. Often used in phrases like 試しに (as a test).
試しにこのボタンを押してみてください。
Please press this button as a test.
それは初めての試しだった。
That was the first test/trial.
Scientific experiment or testing. Can also be used more broadly for trying something new.
科学の実験で新しい薬をテストした。
We tested a new drug in a scientific experiment.
料理は実験みたいなものだ。
Cooking is like testing/experimenting.
Specifically a test run or trial operation of a machine, vehicle, or system.
新しい電車の試運転が行われた。
A test run of the new train was conducted.
この仕事は私にとって大きな試練だ。
This job is a big test for me.
Literally 'testing one's arm', meaning to test one's skills or abilities.
新しいゲームで腕試しをしよう。
Let's test our skills with the new game.
Testing one's strength or power, often used figuratively.
この大会は力試しの場だ。
This tournament is a place to test our strength.
English often uses 'testing' as a noun (e.g., 'software testing'). In Japanese, it's more natural to use テスト or 試験 as a noun, or verb phrases like テストを行う. Avoid directly translating '-ing' forms.
ソフトウェアのテストは重要です。
Software testing is important.
English often uses 'testing' as a noun (e.g., 'software testing'). In Japanese, it's more natural to use テスト or 試験 as a noun, or verb phrases like テストを行う. Avoid directly translating '-ing' forms.
ソフトウェアのテストは重要です。
Software testing is important.