試練 (しれん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordFreq.FrequencyTop 20,000 Meanings
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noun
test; trial; ordeal
A difficult experience that tests one's strength, faith, or character; often used in serious or spiritual contexts.
Rarely used kanji form; 煉 is not a standard Jōyō kanji for this word.
Kanji
錬tempering, refine, drill 煉refine metals, kneading over fire
Similar words
- 試験
試験 is a concrete test or exam, while 試練 is an abstract, often spiritual or emotional trial.
- 困難
困難 refers to difficulty or hardship in general; 試練 implies a purposeful test of character.
Etymology
Compound of 試 (test) and 練 (train, refine). The spelling 試練 is now standard; older forms 試煉 and 試錬 are rare.
