てみる

JLPT Level: N4

Meanings

to try doing something

to give something a try

to test something by doing it

Usage

V-てみる

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.

日本語を勉強してみる。

にほんごをべんきょうしてみる。

I’ll try studying Japanese.

新しいレストランに行ってみる。

あたらしいレストランにいってみる。

I’ll try going to the new restaurant.

この服を着てみる。

このふくをきてみる。

I’ll try wearing this clothes.