Translation guide
How to express 'trying out' in Japanese, covering testing, sampling, and attempting something new.
このアプリを試してみてください。
Try out this app.
ヨガをやってみたい。
I want to try out yoga.
To try out a product, food, activity, or experience to see what it's like.
The most common and natural way to say 'try out' or 'give it a try'. Used for testing or sampling something to see if it works or if you like it.
新しいレストランを試してみた。
I tried out a new restaurant.
Please try out this app.
Very common for 'try doing' something, often an activity or action. More casual than 試してみる.
ヨガをやってみたい。
I want to try out yoga.
一度やってみたら？
Why don't you give it a try?
Specifically means 'to sample food', like trying free samples at a store.
スーパーで新商品を試食した。
I tried out a new product at the supermarket.
Means 'to try on' clothes or accessories.
このジャケットを試着してもいいですか？
May I try on this jacket?
To try out for a team, audition, or attempt something difficult.
Means 'to take on a challenge' or 'try out for something'. Used for auditions, competitions, or difficult tasks.
オーディションに挑戦するつもりだ。
I'm going to try out for the audition.
新しいスポーツに挑戦してみたい。
I want to try out a new sport.
Used for 'trying out' for a test, exam, or interview. Literally 'try taking'.
試験を受けてみようと思う。
I think I'll try taking the exam.
To test someone's abilities or use something on a trial basis.
Means 'to try out' a product or person on a trial basis, often in business contexts.
新しいソフトウェアを試用しています。
We are trying out the new software.
Casual way to say 'use on a trial basis'. Often used for free trials or samples.
このサービスをお試しで使ってみた。
I tried out this service on a trial basis.
試してみる emphasizes testing or sampling something to evaluate it, while やってみる simply means 'try doing' an activity. 試してみる is slightly more formal and often used with objects, whereas やってみる is more casual and common with actions.
このケーキを試してみる。
I'll try this cake (to see if I like it).
ケーキを作ってみる。
I'll try making a cake.
While トライする (from English 'try') is understood, it sounds unnatural in most contexts. Stick to 試してみる or やってみる for natural Japanese.
新しいレストランをトライする。
Unnatural: I'll try a new restaurant.