Translation guide
How to express the concept of a first attempt, test, or experimental run in Japanese, depending on context.
The initial effort to do something, often with a sense of testing or experimentation.
A natural phrase meaning 'first attempt' or 'first endeavor'. Suitable for both formal and casual contexts.
これは初めての試みです。
This is my first attempt.
Literally 'first challenge', used when trying something for the first time, often with a sense of personal challenge.
The first of multiple trials, such as in experiments, games, or attempts.
Formal term for 'first trial' in a sequence, common in research, testing, or legal contexts.
第一試行の結果を報告します。
I will report the results of the first trial.
The initial court hearing or trial in a legal proceeding.
マラソンは初挑戦です。
This is my first time trying a marathon.
More technical, meaning 'first trial' in the sense of an experiment or test run. Used in scientific or engineering contexts.
最初の試行でエラーが発生した。
An error occurred on the first trial.
More casual way to say 'first trial' using counter 回. Suitable for everyday situations.
1回目の試行は失敗だった。
The first trial was a failure.
Uses the loanword トライアル, common in sports or product testing contexts.
最初のトライアルで良いタイムが出た。
I got a good time on the first trial.
Legal term for 'first trial' or 'court of first instance'.
第一審で有罪判決が出た。
A guilty verdict was handed down in the first trial.
Refers specifically to the first public hearing or trial session.
初公判は来月に開かれる。
The first trial will be held next month.