Trying it out with 〜てみる

Grammar: Intention » 〜てみる

2018年10月28日

When used as a helper auxiliary verb, 見る indicates trying something to see what it’s like to do, or what happens when it’s done. It appends to a verb in its て form and is often written as みる.

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Try going with 〜てみる

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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(せいふく)着(き)てみたよ！」; “Ta-da, I tried putting on Chino-chan's uniform!”; Literal: “Ta-da, I tried wearing Chino-chan's uniform!”

Trying making a bet with 〜てみる

Chiya and Chino prepare to play a game of chess.

千夜(ちや):: 「せっかくだし何(なに)か賭(か)けてみない？」; “Since we have the chance, want to try betting something?”; Literal: “Since we have the chance, won't we 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?”; Literal: “All right, Cocoa, shall you do latte art and see?”
ココア:: 「てらあーと？」; “Te-art?”