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“ordeal” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishiren

Example

私は試練に耐えます。watashi wa shi ren ni ta e ma su

I endure the ordeal.

Illustration for 試練 (ordeal)

How to say “ordeal” in Japanese

“Ordeal” in Japanese is 試練 (shiren).

Describes a demanding experience that tests a person's ability and endurance.

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

Example sentences with 試練

新しい仕事は私に大きな試練を与えました。atara shi i shi goto wa watashi ni ō ki na shi ren o ata e ma shi ta

The new job put me through a major ordeal.

Tips for using 試練

  • In English, ordeal usually suggests severe suffering, while 試練 (shiren) can also describe a demanding challenge viewed as a stage of personal growth.

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