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JLPT N1

試金石

Touchstone; a decisive test revealing true value or quality.

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Noun

Litmus Test" / "Crucial Test

A decisive event or standard serving as a benchmark to evaluate the true value or capability of something.

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この プロジェクト は 、 彼 の 経営者 として の 能力 を 測る 試金石 に なる だろう 。

This project will be the litmus test of his ability as a manager.

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試金石
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