Trying it out with 〜てみる
Grammar: Intention » 〜てみる
Add みる to a verb’s て-form to try the action and see what happens or what it is like. Write the helper verb in kana.
Examples
Try going with 〜てみる
While staying in Chino’s room during a storm, Cocoa looks over at Chino’s middle school uniform.
- ココア:
- 「じゃーんチノちゃんの制服着てみたよ！」
- “Ta-da, I tried putting on Chino-chan's uniform!”
Trying making a bet with 〜てみる
Chiya and Chino prepare to play a game of chess.
- 千夜:
- 「せっかくだし何か賭けてみない？」
- “Since we have the chance, want to try betting something?”
Trying to do latte art with 〜てみる
Rize teaches Cocoa various skills she’ll need working as a barista at Rabbit House.
- リゼ:
- 「よしココアラテアートやってみるか？」
- “All right, Cocoa, want to try doing latte art?”
- ココア:
- 「てらあーと？」
- “Te-art?”
Supplemental Examples
Try finding this grammar in the following examples:
As if to say try and catch me 〜んばかり
Grammar » As if with 〜んばかり
ふらいんぐうぃっち » Volume 1 » Page 78
Opportunity to make a bet with せっかく〜だから
Grammar » Taking advantage of an opportunity with せっかく〜だから
ご注文はうさぎですか？ » Volume 1 » Page 104
Place of part-time job with 〜先
Vocabulary » Place where something is done with 〜先
ご注文はうさぎですか？ » Volume 1 » Page 55
