try doing ~

Beginner

10-15 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates trying something to see what happens.

[Te-form] + みる

この料理を食べてみます。

Kono ryouri wo tabete mimasu.

I'll try eating this dish.

聞いてみてください。

Kiite mite kudasai.

Please try asking.

Emphasizes trying to see the result.

～てもいいです

may do ~, it's okay to do ~

～てはいけません

must not do ~, not allowed to do ~

～なければなりません

must do ~, have to do ~

～なくてもいいです

don't have to do ~, don't need to do ~

JLPTBooks Editorial Team

Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 10

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