試行錯誤
Grammar & Usage
Noun, Suru-verb
Standard to Formal
How it works
A four-character idiomatic compound (yojijukugo) functioning as a noun or a suru-verb. It combines 'trial' (試行) and 'error' (錯誤).
Sample sentences
新製品の開発には、何度も試行錯誤を繰り返した。
We went through many rounds of trial and error in developing the new product.
試行錯誤しながら、自分に合った勉強法を見つけた。
Through trial and error, I found a study method that suits me.
Quick facts
jlptLevel:N1
pitchAccent:しきょーさくご [0]
kanjiReadings:しこうさくご (shikōsakugo)
Mnemonic
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Example
新製品の開発には、何度も試行錯誤を繰り返した。
We went through many rounds of trial and error in developing the new product.
試行錯誤しながら、自分に合った勉強法を見つけた。
Through trial and error, I found a study method that suits me.
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