Translation guide
How to express the idea of a trial, practice attempt, or preliminary test in Japanese.
Doing something as a trial to see how it works or to practice before the real thing.
Practicing a performance, presentation, or process from start to finish.
A preliminary test to check for problems before the actual event or implementation.
Literally 'trial operation', used for test runs of vehicles, machines, or systems.
新幹線の試運転が行われた。
A test run of the bullet train was conducted.
Loanword from English, commonly used in sports, software, or casual contexts.
アプリのテストランをしてみた。
I did a test run of the app.
A natural phrase meaning 'try doing it as a test'. Very common for general trial attempts.
試しに新しいレシピをやってみた。
I did a test run of the new recipe.
Means 'conduct on a trial basis', more formal, used in business or official settings.
新しいシステムを試験的に行っています。
We are doing a test run of the new system.
Standard term for rehearsal in theater, music, events. Often shortened to リハ.
発表の前にリハーサルをしよう。
Let's do a test run of the presentation.
Specifically a full run-through rehearsal in traditional performing arts or theater.
今日は通し稽古をします。
Today we'll do a full test run.
Often used for dress rehearsals or dry runs of ceremonies, drills, or formal events.
卒業式の予行演習を行った。
We had a test run of the graduation ceremony.
Similar to 予行演習 but slightly less formal, used for practice runs of events.
運動会の予行練習をした。
We did a test run of the sports day.