Trying it out with 〜てみる

Grammar: Intention » 〜てみる

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.

Examples

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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(せいふく)着(き)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(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?”

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?”

Trying to draw latte art with 〜てみる

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Trying to make bread with 〜てみる

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Supplemental 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

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