【JLPT N4 Grammar】〜てみる(~temiru)

Explanation:〜てみる

Meaning
"try doing"

Used to indicate trying something out or doing something to see what happens. It’s commonly used when someone wants to experience something for the first time, test the outcome of an action, or simply take a small step to see what it’s like.

Form
V(te form)+ みる

Points

  1. Attempt or Trial: Used when the speaker is trying something for the first time or testing out an idea.
  2. Verb Form: The structure is "verb in the te-form + みる."
  3. Casual Exploration: Often implies a casual or tentative approach, suggesting the action might be taken without strong commitment.

JLPT Level
N4



Sample sentenes

日本にほんに ったら なにを してみたいですか。
If you go to Japan, What do you want to try?

日本語にほんごが 上手じょうずになったら 日本にほんの 会社かいしゃで はたらいてみたいです。
If my Japanese becomes good, I want to try working for a Japanese company.

京都きょうとへ ったら 着物きものを てみたいです。
If I go to Kyoto, I want to try wearing a Kimono.

かねと 時間じかんが たくさんあったら 色々いろいろな くにへ ってみたいです。
If I have a lot of money and time, I want to try going to various countries.

Vocabulary

Japanese English
いろいろな various

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