How to say "Test" in Japanese

When translating "test" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between テスト and 試す. In Japanese, テスト (テスト (tesuto)) is typically associated with "test, exam" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Katakana word from English. Often used with 「テストを受ける. On the other hand, 試す (ためす (tamesu)) maps to "to test; to try out; to attempt; to verify" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to actively testing a machine, trying out recipes, attempting a challenge, or verifying someone's ability/love. Often used as 性能を試す or 愛を試す. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To test! "Don't test my jealousy limit by talking to other girls, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To suggest I am testing your jealousy! B-Baka! I would never play such childish games! But... since you are so sensitive, make sure you keep your eyes locked on me permanently! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ためす（試す）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕が他の女性社員と少し長めに仕事の話をしている時のあなたの「ヤキモチ限界値」を、今度コッソリ試してみたいです！』って…っ！私のヤキモチの限界値を試す！バカ！/// 一生口をきいてあげない刑に処されたい気？！そんな危険なテストは厳禁よ！他を見るの禁止なんだからね！』. A literal translation of "test" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!