Translation guide
A limited or sample version of a product, often software, used for demonstration or trial purposes.
Referring to a version of software, a game, or a product that is released for demonstration or trial, often with limited features.
The most common term for a trial version of software or a game, emphasizing the experience of trying it out.
Referring to a physical product or service that is shown as a sample or for demonstration purposes.
Used for a demonstration unit of a physical product, like a phone or appliance in a store.
店頭でデモ機を触ってみました。
I tried out the demo unit at the store.
このゲームの体験版をダウンロードしました。
I downloaded the demo version of this game.
A direct loan from English 'demo version', commonly used in tech contexts. Slightly more casual than 体験版.
デモ版では一部の機能しか使えません。
Only some features are available in the demo version.
Literally 'trial use version', often used for software that has a time-limited trial period.
試用版は30日間無料です。
The trial version is free for 30 days.
Literally 'sample version', used for a sample of a product, often in contexts like music or printed materials.
サンプル版のCDをもらいました。
I received a demo version of the CD.