Translation guide
How to express 'trying out' in Japanese, covering testing, sampling, and attempting something new.
Try out this app.
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.
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.
Specifically means 'to sample food', like trying free samples at a store.
I tried out a new product at the supermarket.
Means 'to try on' clothes or accessories.
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.
I'm going to try out for the audition.
I want to try out a new sport.
Used for 'trying out' for a test, exam, or interview. Literally 'try taking'.
I think I'll try taking the exam.
To test someone's abilities or use something 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.
I'll try this cake (to see if I like it).
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.
Unnatural: I'll try a new restaurant.
ヨガをやってみたい。
I want to try out yoga.
Why don't you give it a try?