試みる

こころみる

to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)

JLPT N1 common word Also written 心みる、心見る

Meaning

v1vt
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)

Example sentences

僕は自転車で通勤を試みたがついにこれは性に合わなかった。

I tried cycling to work for a while but I didn't take to it.
米国政府は日本を開国させようと試みた。

The U.S. Government made an attempt to open Japan's doors.
彼女は再び試みる事を心決めた。

She made up her mind to try again.