Vocabulary
試みる

試こころみる

kokoromiru
Common N2 verb

Translations

1. to try
2. to attempt

Notes

The verb '試みる' is often used in contexts where one is attempting something new or uncertain. It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal situations.

Examples

新しい方法ほうほうを試こころみる。

Atarashii houhou o kokoromiru.

I will try a new method.

彼は何度なんども試こころみたが、成功せいこうしなかった。

Kare wa nando mo kokoromita ga, seikou shinakatta.

He tried many times but did not succeed.

試こころみる価値かちがある。

Kokoromiru kachi ga aru.

It's worth trying.