Grammar: Trying something (〜てみる) Grammar for N4 | Examples & Quiz
Learn Grammar: Trying something (〜てみる) for N4 with simple rules, Japanese examples, romaji, English meanings, common mistakes, practice prompts, and a mini quiz.
When you want to say 'I will give it a try and see what happens', Japanese uses the verb 'to see' (Miru) attached to the Te-form.
Quick Meaning Box
Understand the core meaning first
Main Japanese
あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。
Listen and repeat slowly
English Meaning
I will try putting on the new shoes.
Nepali Meaning
म नयाँ जुत्ता लगाएर हेर्छु।
Romaji
Practice with kana
Level
JLPT N4
Complete lesson list
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。 | I will try putting on the new shoes. | ||
| おいしいか どうか、たべ ___ ください。 | Please try eating it to see if it is delicious. | ||
| にほんに いっ ___ たいです。 | I want to try going to Japan. | ||
| この ケーキを ___ みてください。 | Please try eating this cake. | ||
| あたらしい くつを ___ みました。 | I tried putting on the new shoes. | ||
| せんせい に ___ みます。 | I will try asking the teacher. | ||
| ふじさんに ___ みたいです。 | I want to try climbing Mt. Fuji. |
How To Use It
Use Trying something correctly
Simple Explanation
Use this pattern when you need to connect an idea clearly in a JLPT N4 sentence. Learn the pattern first, then read several examples until the order feels natural.
Sentence Structure
あたらしい くつを はい [correct form / particle] 。
Start with this simple structure before making longer sentences.
When To Use
Use it in beginner reading, short answers, daily-life examples, and JLPT review questions where the topic appears naturally.
When Not To Use
Do not force it into every sentence. If another word, particle, or grammar pattern expresses the idea more naturally, choose that instead.
- Japanese learners grow faster when they notice how this topic appears in everyday routines, classroom language, and common study examples.
- Even simple grammar lessons become more memorable when students connect them to real situations instead of treating them like a word list only.
Open the full beginner explanation
The Structure: 〜てみる (Te Miru)
Combine the Te-form of your main action, and add みる (Miru).
- Taberu (Eat) -> Tabete + Miru -> Tabete miru (Try eating it / Eat it and see).
- Yomu (Read) -> Yonde + Miru -> Yonde miru (Try reading it).
Conjugating Miru
Because 'Miru' is a verb, you must conjugate it based on context.
- Try it: Tabete mite kudasai (Please try eating it).
- I want to try: Tabete mitai desu (I want to try eating it).
- I tried: Tabete mimashita (I tried eating it).
Formula / Pattern Box
Memorize the reusable pattern
Pattern 1
あたらしい くつを はい [correct form / particle] 。
Pattern 2
Topic + particle + Trying something
Pattern 3
Known word + Trying something + new sentence
Pattern 4
Short sentence first, then add details slowly
Example Sentences
Read, repeat, and understand the usage
Example 1
このケーキを食べてみてください。
Kono keeki wo tabete mite kudasai.
English
Please try eating this cake.
Nepali
कृपया यो केक खाएर हेर्नुहोस्।
- Focus: このケーキを食べてみてください。
- Meaning: Please try eating this cake.
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Example 2
富士山に登ってみたいです。
Fujisan ni nobotte mitai desu.
English
I want to try climbing Mt. Fuji.
Nepali
म फुजी हिमाल चढेर हेर्न चाहन्छु।
- Focus: 富士山に登ってみたいです。
- Meaning: I want to try climbing Mt. Fuji.
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Common Mistakes
Avoid the beginner traps
Mistake 1
Wrong
Memorize only: "I will try putting on the new shoes."
Correct
Read あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Trying to memorize Grammar: Trying something (〜てみる) only by translation instead of noticing how it appears in real Japanese patterns.
Mistake 2
Wrong
Memorize only: "I will try putting on the new shoes."
Correct
Read あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Reviewing the list once and assuming the lesson is finished without testing recall later.
Mistake 3
Wrong
Memorize only: "I will try putting on the new shoes."
Correct
Read あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Skipping speaking or writing practice, which makes the lesson harder to use actively.
Practice Section
Turn passive reading into active memory
Task 1
Fill in the blank
Complete the sentence: あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。 means I will try putting on the new shoes..
Task 2
Multiple choice
Choose the best meaning for あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。 before checking the lesson list.
Task 3
Sentence building
Make one short beginner sentence using あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。. Keep it simple.
Task 4
Translation practice
Translate this idea into Japanese: I will try putting on the new shoes..
Extra practice prompts
- Write two original sentences that use Grammar: Trying something (〜てみる) naturally.
- Review the lesson once without notes, then check what you missed.
- Explain the main meaning of this topic in simple English as if teaching another beginner.
Self-check before moving on
- Can I explain the main purpose of Grammar: Trying something (〜てみる) without reading the notes?
- Can I use at least one example from this lesson in my own sentence?
- Can I come back tomorrow and still remember the key meaning or pattern?
Mini Quiz
Check your understanding
Q1. Choose the best answer for: あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。
Q2. Choose the best answer for: おいしいか どうか、たべ ___ ください。
Q3. Choose the best answer for: にほんに いっ ___ たいです。
Q4. Choose the best answer for: この ケーキを ___ みてください。
Q5. Choose the best answer for: あたらしい くつを ___ みました。
Q6. Choose the best answer for: せんせい に ___ みます。
Q7. Choose the best answer for: ふじさんに ___ みたいです。
Q8. What does このケーキを食べてみてください。 mean?
Show answer key
- てみます
- てみて
- てみ
- たべて
- はいて
- きいて
- のぼって
- Please try eating this cake.
Real Life Usage
Use the lesson outside flashcards
Conversation Example
A: あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。？
B: はい、あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。です。
practice reading - I will try putting on the new shoes.
Classroom Example
A teacher may ask you to read, choose, or explain あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。 during a beginner review.
Daily Life Example
Use あたらしい くつを はい ___ 。 when the meaning "I will try putting on the new shoes." appears in a simple real situation.
Use Grammar: Trying something (〜てみる) in a short real-life scene
Imagine you are studying or interacting in a simple daily situation where JLPT N4 Japanese is enough. Your goal is to use this lesson clearly and naturally, not perfectly.
- Create one short scene that includes Grammar: Trying something (〜てみる).
- Say or write two useful lines connected to the topic.
- Review what felt difficult and repeat the scene one more time with better accuracy.
FAQ
Common beginner questions
Does this mean 'try my best'?
No! This specifically means 'sample' or 'test'. To say 'try my best / make an effort', you use 'Ganbaru' or '~You to suru'.
Summary Box
What to remember
Key Point
Trying something becomes useful when you can recognize it, explain it simply, and use it in one short sentence.
Pattern
あたらしい くつを はい [correct form / particle] 。
Next Action
Review with a practice tool3 must-remember examples
- このケーキを食べてみてください。 - Please try eating this cake.
- 富士山に登ってみたいです。 - I want to try climbing Mt. Fuji.