synonym Comparative
成績
VS
試す
Differences Between "成績" and "試す"
Option A
成績
Meaning
grades, results (of a test, performance)
Reading
せいせき (seiseki)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼はテストで良い成績をとった。
He got good grades on the test.
Option B
試す
Meaning
to test; to try out; to attempt; to verify
Reading
ためす (tamesu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
新しいソフトウェアのセキュリティ脆弱性を徹底的に_______ため、専門のハッカーチームが侵入テストを実行しました。
In order to thoroughly test the security vulnerabilities of the new software, a specialized hacker team executed a penetration test.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(grades, results (of a test, performance))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 成績: 学校の試験の点数や、スポーツの試合の結果など、努力や能力によって得られた結果を指します。(Refers to results obtained through effort or ability, such as school exam scores or sports match results.)
- 試す: 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！』
- 成績: 学校の試験の点数や、スポーツの試合の結果など、努力や能力によって得られた結果を指します。(Refers to results obtained through effort or ability, such as school exam scores or sports match results.)
- 試す: 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！』
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