Translation guide
A 'test piece' refers to a sample, specimen, or trial item used for testing, evaluation, or demonstration. In Japanese, the translation depends on the context: whether it's a physical sample, a trial product, or an exam question.
A physical item used to test quality, performance, or properties.
Standard term for a test piece in engineering, material testing, or quality control. Refers to a small piece cut from a material for testing.
この試験片を引っ張り試験にかけてください。
Please subject this test piece to a tensile test.
Loanword from English, commonly used in technical or industrial contexts. Slightly more casual than 試験片.
テストピースの寸法を測ってください。
Please measure the dimensions of the test piece.
General term for a sample, often used in commercial or everyday contexts. Can refer to a test piece but is broader.
このサンプルを検査に出します。
We'll send this sample for inspection.
An item made to test a design or concept before full production.
Refers to a prototype or trial product. Used in manufacturing, design, and development.
試作品が完成したら、テストを行います。
Once the prototype is completed, we will conduct tests.
Loanword for prototype, common in tech and design fields.
このプロトタイプはまだ改良が必要です。
This prototype still needs improvement.
A question or problem in an examination.
Standard term for an exam question or test problem.
この試験問題は難しすぎる。
This test question is too difficult.
More casual term for test question, often used in school settings.
テスト問題を事前に確認してください。
Please check the test questions in advance.
An item used to show how something works or looks, often in sales or education.
A sample or specimen used for display or demonstration. Common in commercial contexts.
この見本は実際の商品と同じです。
This sample is the same as the actual product.
Sample item, often used in retail or marketing.
サンプル品を無料で配布しています。
We are distributing free samples.
試験片 is a piece cut from a material for testing its properties, while 試作品 is a prototype made to test a design or concept. Use 試験片 for material testing and 試作品 for product development.
金属の試験片を用意する。
Prepare a metal test piece.
新しいスマホの試作品が届いた。
The prototype of the new smartphone arrived.