力ちから試だめし

noun

test of strength; test of ability; trial of skill

Used when someone tries out their physical strength, skill, or ability against a challenge, opponent, or task. Often implies a personal challenge or a way to gauge one's own level.

• 新あたらしいゲームで力ちから試だめしをしてみた。

  I tried my hand at the new game to test my skills.

• 彼かれは腕うで相撲ずもうで力ちから試だめしをしたがった。

  He wanted to test his strength in an arm-wrestling match.