JLPT N1 Grammar (te miseru)

Meaning

I’ll do my best; I'll definitely do; I'll show you ~

How to use

Verb (て form)みせる
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Learn Japanese grammar: (te miseru). Meaning: I’ll do my best; I’ll definitely do; I’ll show you ~.

Meaning 1) This expression shows the speaker’s strong resolve / determination / confidence.

See examples 1 ~ 5.

Meaning 2) This expression indicates that the speaker will demonstrate an action in a way that the listener can understand it.

See examples 6 ~ 8.

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- Example Sentences

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Example #1

こんどのしけんには、ぜったいごうかくしてみせるよ。
kondo no shiken ni wa, zettai goukaku shite miseru yo.
I will definitely pass the next exam.
Example #2

しょうらいかならずゆうめいなピアニストになってみせる。
shourai kanarazu yuumei na pianisuto ni natte miseru.
I will definitely become a famous pianist in the future.
Example #3

ぼくはしょうせつをかいてしょうををとってみせる。
boku wa shousetsu o kaite shou o totte miseru.
I’ll write a novel and definitely win an award.
Example #4

ことしのきゅうしょうがつまえにぜったい、あたしいしごとゲットしてみせる。
kotoshi no kyuushougatsu mae ni zettai, atarashii shigoto getto shite miseru.
I will definitely get a new job before this year's Lunar New Year.
Example #5

かれは、いっかげついないにけっこんあいてをみつけてみせるとせんげんした。
kare wa, ikkagetsu inai ni kekkon aite o mitsukete miseru to sengen shita.
He declared that he would definitely find a marriage partner within a month.
Example #6

やりかたがわからないので、やってみせてくれませんか。
yarikata ga wakaranai node, yatte misete kuremasen ka.
I don't know how to do it, so can you please show me?
Example #7

しっぱいしないように、わたしがやってみせますね。
shippai shinai you ni, watashi ga yatte misemasu ne.
I will demonstrate it for you so you don't make a mistake.
Example #8

すみませんが、つかいかたがわからないので、いちどやってみせてください。
sumimasen ga, tsukai kata ga wakaranai node, ichido yatte misete kudasai.
Excuse me, I don't know how to use this, so please show me one time.

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