試み
Meanings
1
Refers to the act of trying something new or testing an idea, often with an experimental or exploratory nuance.
A trial of a new treatment method has begun.
His attempt was not successful.
2
Emphasizes the effort or undertaking itself, often with a sense of striving toward a goal.
This endeavor requires a lot of effort.
The initiative for regional revitalization was praised.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の試みを行うto carry out an attempt at something
The university carried out an attempt at a new teaching method.
- 試みが成功するfor an attempt to succeed
His attempt succeeded brilliantly.
- 試みが失敗するfor an attempt to fail
Unfortunately, that attempt failed.
- 新しい試みa new attempt or initiative
As a new initiative, this shop started free tasting sessions.
- 〜という試みan attempt to (do something)
An attempt to solve environmental problems is being carried forward.