Meaning

Primary

To Try To Do Something

Alternative

To Attempt Something

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means try so the verb vocab version is to try to do something or to attempt something.

This verb is transitive, meaning it takes a direct object. Here, the direct object is whatever it is that you're trying to do.

Reading

こころみる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You know how when you try to do something you put your whole heart into it? Well, think of that in Japanese. You put your whole (こころ) into it.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • インタビューを試みる

    to try to do an interview

    ダイエットを試みる

    to try to do a diet

    アプローチを試みる

    to try an approach

Context Sentences

今日は、やり方を試みる。

Today, I will try this method.

女スパイは、バーで男の人に近づくことを試みた。

The female spy tried to get closer to the man at the bar.

新しいアプローチを試みる事に決めました。

I decided to try a new approach.

Kanji Composition