1.
to try, to attempt
To make an effort to do something.
新しい方法を試みる。
To try a new method.
説得を試みた。
I attempted to persuade them.
挑戦を試みる。
To attempt a challenge.
脱出を試みたが失敗した。
I attempted to escape but failed.
何度も交渉を試みたが、相手は応じなかった。
I attempted negotiations many times, but the other party would not respond.
試みる means to try or attempt something, typically in a deliberate, formal context.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Takes を for direct object: 新しい方法を試みる
COMPARISON OF 'TO TRY' VERBS:
- 試みる: to attempt (formal, deliberate, serious)
- 試す: to test, try out (to see results)
- やってみる: to try doing (casual, experiential)
- 挑戦する: to challenge, take on
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 説得を試みる: to attempt persuasion
- 脱出を試みる: to attempt escape
- 交渉を試みる: to attempt negotiation
- 実験を試みる: to attempt an experiment
RELATED WORDS:
- 試み: attempt, trial, experiment (noun)
- 試行錯誤: trial and error