～てみせる
te miseru
Will definitely do; show that one can
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
Vて + みせる
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Expresses strong determination, distinct from literally demonstrating an action.
Examples 例文
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今度こそ、最後まで資料を確認してみせる。
This time I will definitely check the documents all the way through.
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今度こそ、最後まで先生に相談してみせる。
This time I will definitely consult the teacher all the way through.
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今度こそ、最後まで計画を見直してみせる。
This time I will definitely review the plan all the way through.
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今度こそ、最後まで会場を下見してみせる。
This time I will definitely inspect the venue beforehand all the way through.
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今度こそ、最後まで十分に練習してみせる。
This time I will definitely practice thoroughly all the way through.
How related patterns differ 比較
きる stresses completion; ぬく perseverance to the end. てみせる shows determination. てやまない sustains a feeling; っぱなし, づめ, and 通し describe duration with different nuances. ては～ては repeats alternating actions.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～てみせる | Will definitely do; show that one can | 今度こそ、最後まで資料を確認してみせる。 This time I will definitely check the documents all the way through. |
| ～きる／きれる／きれない | Do completely; finish | 長かったが、資料を最後まで読みきった。 Although it was long, I finished reading all of the documents. |
| ～ぬく | Do through to the end | 困難があっても、最後まで研究をやり抜く。 Despite difficulties, I will persevere with research to the end. |
| ～てやまない | Never cease to; sincerely | 会議の成功を願ってやまない。 I sincerely hope for the success of the meeting. |
| ～っぱなし | Leave as is; keep doing | 会議の間、彼は立ちっぱなしだった。 He remained standing throughout the meeting. |
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