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A1 Expressions, Ichidan verb

やってみるto have a go, to try and do (something), to take a chance with something

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    1. Expressions, Ichidan verb

      1.

      to have a go, to try and do (something), to take a chance with something

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    やって見る 【やってみる】遣ってみる 【やってみる】遣って見る 【やってみる】

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      (あたら)しいことをやってみることにしました。

      I've decided to take a chance with trying something new. {to have a go, to try and do (something), to take a chance with something}

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      先生(せんせい):「もう一度(いちど)やって()なさい。今度(こんど)成功(せいこう)するわ。」

      Teacher: "Try to do it once again. You will succeed this time." {to have a go, to try and do (something), to take a chance with something}

      • N1

      部下(ぶか):「(なん)とか部長(ぶちょう)理想(りそう)(こた)えられるようにやってみます。」

      Subordinate: "I will try and do my best to meet the director's expectations." {to have a go, to try and do (something), to take a chance with something}

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      警察(けいさつ):「本当(ほんとう)(おれ)()つつもりなのか?やれるものならやって()ろ!」

      Police: "Do you really intend to shoot me? If you can, then try and do it!" {to have a go, to try and do (something), to take a chance with something}

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      監督(かんとく):「(べつ)失敗(しっぱい)なんて()にしなくていいんだ。とにかくやってみなさい!」

      Director: "Don't worry about making mistakes. Just go ahead and give it a try!" {to have a go, to try and do (something), to take a chance with something}

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