Grammar Point: ～てみる
✅ Meaning:
Used to express trying to do something to see what it’s like or what will happen.
You use this when you’re testing or attempting an action.
✅ Structure:
[Verb in て-form] + みる
📝 Conjugation Examples:
| Verb (Dictionary Form) | て-form | ～てみる Form |
|---|---|---|
| 食べる (to eat) | 食べて | 食べてみる |
| 飲む (to drink) | 飲んで | 飲んでみる |
| 書く (to write) | 書いて | 書いてみる |
| 話す (to speak) | 話して | 話してみる |
💬 Example Sentences:
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このケーキを食べてみてください。
Try eating this cake (please give it a try). -
新しいアプリを使ってみた。
I tried using a new app. -
漢字で名前を書いてみます。
I’ll try writing my name in kanji. -
彼に話してみたけど、何も変わらなかった。
I tried talking to him, but nothing changed.
Notes:
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“～てみる” is usually written in hiragana (not 見る as kanji).
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It does not mean “to see” — it means “to try doing.”
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Can be used in various tenses:
→ ～てみたい = want to try doing
→ ～てみた = tried doing
→ ～てみよう = let’s try doing
例：新しいゲームをしてみたい。
(I want to try playing a new game.)