〜てみます~te mimasu
Te mimasu (〜てみます) means “try doing”.
I'll try on these clothes.
Use 「〜てみます」 when you actually do something to see how it turns out, such as trying on clothes.
In the course
How it works
Not sure whether the clothes suit you? Try them on, then decide. This expression fits that situation.
The point is to actually do something and see how it turns out. It is more than just wanting to do it, and does not emphasize effort.
Put the verb in its て形, then add みます. Trying on clothes and trying to order a dish both use this pattern.
Here, みます means “give it a try,” not “look with your eyes.” To try on clothes, you actually put them on.
If you want to try a dish at a restaurant, you can order it to give it a try. Here, the action you are trying is ordering.
Example sentences
- このkono服fukuをo着kiてteみます。mimasu
I'll try on these clothes.
- このkono料理ryouriをo注文
In a conversation
- Aどれがいいですか。
A: Which one would you like?
- Bこれを着てみます。
B: I'll try this one on.
- Aはい、どうぞ。
Check yourself
Level 1 · Recognise
Which sentence is correct?
Level 1 · Recognise
Listen and choose the meaning
Level 2 · Build
Put the words in order
I'll try wearing these clothes.
Level 3 · Use
What goes in the blank?
その本を ます。
I'll try reading that book.
More grammar in this theme
- 〜てみますtry doing