Translation guide
The English word "testing" can refer to the act of examining or evaluating something, or to a trial or experiment. This guide covers how to express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
The act of testing something to check its quality, performance, or knowledge.
The most common and versatile word for 'test' or 'testing'. Used for exams, product tests, and general checks.
There is a math test tomorrow.
We are testing the new software.
More formal than テスト, often used for official examinations, academic tests, or rigorous testing procedures.
I'm preparing for the entrance exam.
We conducted durability testing on the product.
Used for medical tests, inspections, or quality checks. Implies a thorough examination.
I had a blood test during my health checkup.
They are doing quality testing of products at the factory.
Verb meaning 'to try out' or 'to test' something to see if it works or suits you. More casual and hands-on.
I tried testing a new recipe.
Can I test this app?
Verification or validation, often used in technical or academic contexts to mean testing a hypothesis or theory.
We conducted an experiment to test the hypothesis.
The process of trying something out to see how it works or what happens.
Noun meaning 'trial' or 'test'. Often used in phrases like 試しに (as a test).
Please press this button as a test.
Scientific experiment or testing. Can also be used more broadly for trying something new.
Specifically a test run or trial operation of a machine, vehicle, or system.
To test someone's abilities, patience, or limits.
A trial, ordeal, or test of one's character or abilities. Often used in a dramatic or serious context.
This job is a big test for me.
Literally 'testing one's arm', meaning to test one's skills or abilities.
テスト is the most general and casual. 試験 is formal and often for academic or official tests. 検査 is for medical or quality inspections. Use テスト for everyday testing, 試験 for exams, and 検査 for health or product checks.
I'm studying for a test.
I passed the exam.
I had a medical test done by the doctor.
English often uses 'testing' as a noun (e.g., 'software testing'). In Japanese, it's more natural to use テスト or 試験 as a noun, or verb phrases like テストを行う. Avoid directly translating '-ing' forms.
Software testing is important.
We are testing the new system.
Testing is required before launch.
That was the first test/trial.
科学の実験で新しい薬をテストした。
We tested a new drug in a scientific experiment.
Cooking is like testing/experimenting.
A test run of the new train was conducted.
Let's test our skills with the new game.
Testing one's strength or power, often used figuratively.
This tournament is a place to test our strength.