{"id":1224,"date":"2024-07-09T14:02:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T14:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.joyokanjikai.com\/learning-japanese\/?p=1224"},"modified":"2024-07-10T12:30:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T12:30:54","slug":"%e3%81%a6%e3%81%bf%e3%82%8b-japanese-grammar-explained-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joyokanjikai.com\/learning-japanese\/%e3%81%a6%e3%81%bf%e3%82%8b-japanese-grammar-explained-with-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"\u301c\u3066\u307f\u308b (Japanese Grammar Explained \u2013 With Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The grammar point “\u301c\u3066\u307f\u308b” (te miru) is a useful construction for intermediate Japanese learners. It combines the \u3066-form of a verb with the verb “\u307f\u308b” (to see\/look) to express the idea of “trying to do something” or “doing something to see what happens.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is \u3066\u307f\u308b?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The grammar point \u301c\u3066\u307f\u308b combines the \u3066-form of a verb with the verb \u307f\u308b (to see\/look). However, in this context, \u307f\u308b takes on a different meaning. Instead of literal seeing, it expresses the idea of “trying to do something” or “doing something to see what happens.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to use \u201c\u301c\u3066\u307f\u308b\u201d in a sentence:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The structure is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verb (\u3066-form) + \u307f\u308b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example:
\u98df\u3079\u308b (taberu, to eat) \u2192 \u98df\u3079\u3066\u307f\u308b (tabete miru, to try eating).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a few examples of \u301c\u3066\u307f\u308b in action:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s look at some practical examples to see how \u301c\u3066\u307f\u308b is used in everyday Japanese:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. \u65b0\u3057\u3044\u6599\u7406\u3092\u4f5c\u3063\u3066\u307f\u308b\u3002<\/strong>
    (atarashii ryouri wo tsukutte miru).
    I’ll try making a new dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. \u3053\u306e\u672c\u3092\u8aad\u3093\u3067\u307f\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\u3002<\/strong>
    (kono hon wo yonde mimashou).
    Let’s try reading this book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. \u5f7c\u306b\u96fb\u8a71\u3057\u3066\u307f\u305f\u3051\u3069\u3001\u51fa\u306a\u304b\u3063\u305f\u3002<\/strong>
    (kare ni denwa shite mita kedo, denakatta).
    I tried calling him, but he didn’t answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u3067\u8a71\u3057\u3066\u307f\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u3002<\/strong>
    (nihongo de hanashite mite kudasai).
    Please try speaking in Japanese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. \u3053\u306e\u30c9\u30ec\u30b9\u3092\u7740\u3066\u307f\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong>
    (Kono doresu wo kite mitai desu).
    I want to try wearing this dress.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Notice how in each example, there’s a sense of experimentation or attempting something new. This nuance is key to understanding and using \u301c\u3066\u307f\u308b correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Incorporating \u301c\u3066\u307f\u308b into your Japanese conversations will add a layer of nuance and fluency to your speech. It’s perfect for expressing those moments when you’re not quite sure about something but are willing to give it a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Any questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The grammar point “\u301c\u3066\u307f\u308b” (te miru) is a useful construction for intermediate Japanese learners. It combines the \u3066-form of a verb with the verb “\u307f\u308b” (to see\/look) to express the idea of “trying to do something” or “doing something to see what happens.” What is \u3066\u307f\u308b? The grammar point \u301c\u3066\u307f\u308b combines the \u3066-form of a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[33],"tags":[12],"class_list":["post-1224","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grammar","tag-beginner"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t