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てみる

V-てみる

Meanings

to try doing something
to give something a try
to test something by doing it

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Explanation

When you use てみる, you express trying out an action to see what happens, rather than just describing the action. It conveys a sense of experimentation or tentative effort, often done to discover whether something is possible, enjoyable, or suitable. It can suggest that the result is uncertain and you are proceeding based on curiosity or a need to test something for yourself.

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Example sentences

日本語を勉強してみる。

I’ll try studying Japanese.

新しいレストランに行ってみる。

I’ll try going to the new restaurant.

この服を着てみる。

I’ll try wearing this clothes.

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