Explanation
A grammar structure used to express the action of trying or attempting something to see what happens.
Formation
Verb-て form + みる
Detailed explanation
The 〜てみる grammar point is used with a verb in the 〜て form followed by みる. It emphasizes doing something as a trial or to see the result. It often translates as 'to try doing something' or 'try it out'.
Examples
Kare wa hashitte mita ga, mada hiza ga itai to kanjita.
He tried running, but he still felt pain in his knee.
Kanojo wa ryouri o tsukutte mita ga, shippai shite shimatta.
She tried cooking but ended up failing.
Hajimete no deeto de, kare wa kanojo ni sapuraizu o shiyou to kangae, utatte mita.
On their first date, he thought of surprising her and tried singing.
Kono keeki wa oishisou dakara, ajimi ni tabete miru.
Since this cake looks delicious, I will try tasting it.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.