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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

試用版

Reading

Kana: しようばん
Romaji: shiyouban
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

trial version (typically software); trial edition

(Computer terminology)

Kanji

試
Readings: シ、 こころ.みる、 ため.す
Meanings: test, try, attempt, experiment, ordeal
用
Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ
版
Reading: ハン
Meanings: printing block, printing plate, edition, impression, label

Example Sentence

登録(とうろく)の必要(ひつよう)のない試用版(しようばん)は配(くば)ってもかまいません。
➥It is OK to redistribute the unregistered trial version.
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