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“experiment” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijikken

Example

実験はうまくいきました。jik ken wa u ma ku i ki ma shi ta

The experiment went well.

Illustration for 実験 (experiment)

How to say “experiment” in Japanese

“Experiment” in Japanese is 実験 (jikken).

It centers on putting an idea into practice and observing the result to gain knowledge.

Full entry for 実験: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 実験

夏休みに、家で簡単な実験をしてみます。natsu yasu mi ni ie de kan tan na jik ken o shi te mi ma su

I will try a simple experiment at home during summer vacation.

Tips for using 実験

  • Japanese uses 実験 (jikken) for both scientific tests and practical trials, such as trying a different way to prepare a dish.

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