Explore 試みる through attempts, experiments and their outcomes.
The idea
試みる is an ichidan verb meaning to attempt or try something. An action noun takes を, as in 解決を試みる; a volitional verb plus と can also precede it. It is common in formal writing.
| Dictionary form | Polite non-past | Polite negative | Polite past | て form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 試みる | 試みます | 試みません | 試みました | 試みて |
Examples
- 研究者は新しい方法で問題の解決を試みました。The researchers attempted to solve the problem using a new method.
- 彼は窓を開けようと試みましたが、開きませんでした。He attempted to open the window, but it would not open.
- 市はごみを減らすために、新しい制度を試みています。The city is trying a new system to reduce waste.
- 私たちは話し合いによる解決を試みます。We will attempt a resolution through discussion.
- 担当者は再び連絡を試みましたが、返事はありませんでした。The person in charge tried to make contact again, but received no reply.
- 一人で修理を試みる前に、説明書を読んでください。Please read the instructions before attempting the repair yourself.
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Watch out
An attempt does not guarantee success. For an everyday trial, 〜てみる is often more natural; it can mean trying something to see what happens.
Try it yourself
_。(試みる→ます)
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試みます
試みます is the polite non-past: remove る and add ます.
_。(試みる→て)
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試みて
試みて is the て form: remove る and add て.
問題の解決_試みました。(を/に)
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を
を marks 解決 as the action being attempted.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
_。(試みる→ます)
_。(試みる→て)
問題の解決_試みました。(を/に)
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