Japanese word

実験

Pronunciation

Romajijikken

Meaning

  • nounexperiment

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 実験をするjik ken o su ru

    do an experiment

  • 実験を始めるjik ken o haji me ru

    start an experiment

  • 実験の結果jik ken no kek ka

    result of the experiment

Similar words

試験shiken: A test carried out to check a quality, ability, or effect.
試行shikō: The process of trying a method or action to see how it works.
試みkokoromi: An attempt to do something or achieve a result.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄の仕組みや効果を知るために、実際に試して結果を調べること。a ru koto gara no shi ku mi ya kō ka o shi ru ta me ni jis sai ni tame shi te kek ka o shira be ru ko to

Word origin

実験 (jikken) combines 実 (jitsu, "real") with 験 (ken, "test") and describes testing something through direct experience.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • 実験的jikkentekiexperimentalna-adjective
  • 実験者jikkenshaexperimenternoun

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