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[もの()··ため()·]
monohatameshi
expression

Root Words:

[もの() + は + ため()·]
mono + ha + tameshi

English Meaning(s) for 物は試し

expression
  1. the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it

Meanings for each kanji in 物は試し

» thing; object; matter
» test; try; attempt; experiment; ordeal

Stroke Order Diagrams for 物は試し

Sample Sentences for 物は試し

You'll never know unless you try.
I gave it a try figuring that anything is worth a try. But putting together a program like this is something I'm no match for.

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