て形の表現N4
〜てみる
to try doing...
Structure
V-て形 + みる
Explanation
Attached to the te-form of verbs, 〜てみる expresses trying something to see the result or experience (e.g., 食べてみる). In speech it may be shortened to 〜てみ.
Examples
新しいレストランに行ってみました。
I tried going to the new restaurant.
日本料理を自分で作ってみたいです。
I want to try making Japanese food myself.
Note
〜てみる expresses trial, often combined with 〜てみたい (want to try). Note it is different from the verb 見る (to see).