How to Say ‘Try’ in Japanese
みます
みます
💬 Usage Tip: This comes from the verb [見る] (miru), meaning 'to see', but in this form, it's used to mean 'to try doing something' when combined with the te-form of another verb.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Trying new things is a valued experience in Japan, often associated with broadening one's perspective.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
みみ
[mi]
see
Used in compound verbs to indicate an attempt or trial.
この料理を作ってみます。
I will try making this dish.
ますます
[masu]
politeness marker
A polite ending to verb forms.
今日もがんばります。
I will do my best today as well.
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