This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

試み

Reading

Kana: こころみ
Romaji: kokoromi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

attempt; trial; experiment

2

endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture; initiative

Kanji

Readings: シ、 こころ.みる、 ため.す
Meanings: test, try, attempt, experiment, ordeal

Example Sentences

(かれ)はその誘惑(ゆうわく)(くっ)した。
➥He gave in to the temptation.
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(かれ)種々(しゅじゅ)方法(ほうほう)(こころ)みた。
➥He tried many different methods.
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(かれ)はその(こころ)みに成功(せいこう)した。
➥He was successful in the attempt.
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彼女(かのじょ)は3度目(どめ)(こころ)みた。
➥She tried a third time.
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彼女(かのじょ)はその(こころ)みに(くっ)した。
➥She gave in to the temptation.
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(かわ)(およ)いで(わた)ろうと(こころ)みた。
➥I attempted to swim across the river.
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