English–Japanese

“try” in Japanese

Japanese

Also試す (tamesu) · 試みる (kokoromiru) · トライ (torai)

Pronunciation

Romajihakaru

Example

話し合いで問題の解決を図ります。hana shi a i de mon dai no kai ketsu o haka ri ma su

We will try to solve the problem through discussion.

Illustration for 図る (try)

How to say “try” in Japanese

“Try” in Japanese is 図る (hakaru).

Means taking purposeful steps to make a desired outcome happen, often with the sense of seeking or arranging it.

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

Example sentences with 図る

市は事故の再発防止を図ります。shi wa ji ko no sai hatsu bō shi o haka ri ma su

The city will try to prevent similar accidents from happening again.

Tips for using 図る

  • English try can describe testing something or making a simple attempt, but 図る (hakaru) usually focuses on deliberately seeking a result, especially in expressions used for solutions or prevention.

Other Japanese words for “try”

新しい料理を試します。atara shi i ryō ri o tame shi ma su

I try a new dish.

彼女は新しい方法を試みました。kano jo wa atara shi i hō hō o kokoro mi ma shi ta

She tried a new method.

新しい料理にトライします。atara shi i ryō ri ni to ra i shi ma su

I will try a new dish.

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