てごらん

JLPT Level: N3
Meanings

Please try to do something

Please take a look

Why not try

Usage

V-て + ごらん

Explanation
てごらん is a casual, slightly playful imperative used to encourage someone to try or check something. It sounds softer than a direct order and is common among friends, family, or people of the same age. It can be used with verbs to invite someone to attempt an action (e.g., make an effort to do something) or to suggest that they look at or examine something. Because it is informal, you should avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings. The nuance is similar to saying “give it a try” or “have a look” in English, with a friendlier, supportive tone.
ちょっと味噌を混ぜてごらん。
ちょっと みそを まぜてごらん。

Try mixing the miso a little.

この本を読んでごらん。
このほんをよんでごらん。

Please read this book.

これを見てごらん。
これをみてごらん。

Take a look at this.

手伝ってみてごらん。
てつだって みて ごらん。

Try helping out.

新しい道を自分で確かめてごらん。
あたらしいみちをじぶんでたしかめてごらん。

See for yourself and check the new path.