〜てみる

Pattern

〜てみる

Level

N4

Reading

てみる

Meaning

Try doing something to see how it turns out

Attaches to

Verb (て-form)

Nuance & register

Positive or curious willingness to experience something.

Example

日本の寿司を食べてみたいです。 I want to try eating Japanese sushi.

Easily confused with

〜ようとする (you to suru) which means trying to attempt an action, whereas 〜てみる is doing it to experience the outcome.

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