Translation guide
How to express the idea of making another attempt or giving something a second try in Japanese.
The speaker or someone else will try again after a previous failure or incomplete attempt.
A natural, common way to say 'try again' or 'give it another try'. Literally 'try doing it one more time'.
I failed, but I'll give it another try.
Means 'to challenge again' or 'to retry'. Slightly more formal and often used in contexts like exams, competitions, or formal attempts.
I failed the exam, but I plan to give it another try next month.
Casual, using the loanword 'try'. Common in sports, games, or informal situations.
I missed that shot, but I'll give it another try!
Direct loanword 'retry'. Used mainly in technical contexts (computers, games) or very casual speech.
An error occurred, so please try again.
Telling someone else to make another attempt, often to cheer them up.
The standard way to say 'give it another try' to someone. The て-form makes it a request or suggestion.
Don't give up, give it another try.
A softer suggestion: 'Why don't you give it another try?' Uses 挑戦 (challenge) and the ～たら form for suggestion.
Requesting permission or an opportunity to try again.
Polite request: 'Please let me try again.' Uses causative form やらせて (let me do).
Excuse me, please let me give it another try.
Literally 'Please give me one more chance.' Natural when asking for another opportunity.
やってみる is the most common and neutral way to say 'try'. 挑戦する implies a challenge or a more determined attempt, often used for tests, competitions, or personal goals.
I'll try a new recipe.
I'll attempt to climb Mt. Fuji.
Avoid directly translating 'another try' as 他のトライ or 別の試み. These sound unnatural. Use the phrases above instead.
It didn't work out this time, but why don't you give it another try?
I'll definitely succeed next time, so please give me another try.