Translation guide
This phrase is used to describe doing something as a test or trial, often to see what will happen or to try out a new approach. It is not a direct translation but a way to express the idea of experimenting or testing something.
To indicate that an action is done experimentally, to see the result or to try something out.
This is the most common and natural way to say 'by way of experiment' or 'as a test'. It is used before a verb to indicate doing something to see what happens.
試しにこのボタンを押してみてください。
Please press this button by way of experiment.
試しに新しいレシピでケーキを焼いてみた。
I baked a cake by way of experiment using a new recipe.
A more literal translation, meaning 'as an experiment'. It is slightly more formal and often used in scientific or technical contexts.
実験として、この方法を試してみましょう。
Let's try this method by way of experiment.
Means 'on a trial basis' or 'experimentally'. It is often used in business or when introducing a new system or product temporarily.
このサービスを試験的に導入します。
We will introduce this service by way of experiment.
A casual, often commercial expression meaning 'as a trial' or 'for a test'. It is commonly used in marketing for free samples or trial periods.
お試しでこの化粧品を使ってみませんか？
Would you like to try this cosmetic by way of experiment?