hear

an instance, an example, a precedent

Alternative form of 試し

a custom, usual practice, habit / a precedent / the aforementioned / a case, an instance, an illustration, an example

(attributive) the usual, the aforementioned, you-know-who

as expected; as always

example

試し斬り, 試し切り: trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)

trying out a new sword, trying out a new sword on someone

try, attempt, trial, test