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[()·れん()]
shiren
noun

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English Meaning(s) for 試練

noun
  1. test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation

Definition and Synonyms for 試練

Trial the act of undergoing testing
Synonyms: 試練
Ordeal a severe or trying experience
Synonyms: 惨苦, 苦杯, 苦難, 試練, 責め苦, 辛苦, 難儀
Visitation an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
Synonyms: 労苦, 多難, 惨苦, , 苦い, 苦患, 苦難, 荒波, 試み, 試む, 試みる, 試練, 辛苦, 難儀

Meanings for each kanji in 試練

» test; try; attempt; experiment; ordeal
» practice; gloss; train; drill; polish; refine

Categories 試練 is a member of

Effort earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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Experience an event as apprehended
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Affliction a cause of great suffering and distress
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 試練

Sample Sentences for 試練

The yakuza were tormenting Hiroshi.
His works will stand the test of time.
Bob has to get through this ordeal on his own.
He was subjected to severe trials.
He had to undergo many trials.

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