Meaning of 試みる in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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試みるJLPT 1
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Kana Readingこころみる
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Romajikokoromiru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to try; to test
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Example Sentences
試みる, こころみる used in context
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I tried cycling to work for a while but I didn't take to it.
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The U.S. Government made an attempt to open Japan's doors.
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She made up her mind to try again.
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She tried several times but failed.
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She tried a third time.
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They attempted to break through the enemy line.
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