This means to try something. It is often for something new or hard. It sounds more serious than "-temiru".
Verb [volitional form] + と + 試みるPrimary
Noun + を + 試みる
This means to try something. It is often for something new or hard. It sounds more serious than "-temiru".
我々は新しいビジネスモデルを試みることにした。
We decided to attempt a new business model.
彼は彼女を説得しようと試みたが、無駄に終わった。
He attempted to persuade her, but it ended up being useless.
何度反対されても、彼はその計画の実行を試みるのをやめなかった。
No matter how many times he was opposed, he never stopped trying to carry out that plan.
未知の領域への探査が、今まさに試みられようとしている。
An exploration into an unknown territory is just about to be attempted.
様々な改革を試みなければ、この組織に未来はないだろう。
If we don't attempt various reforms, this organization will likely have no future.
This word is like trying something very important. It is for big challenges. You use it when success is not sure. Think of a scientist doing a new experiment. Or a company trying a new plan.
Both '試みる' and '〜てみる' mean 'to try'. But '試みる' is very formal. You use it for big, serious tries. '〜てみる' is for everyday tries. Like trying clothes or food. Using '試みる' for small things sounds strange.
Don't use this when you are talking with friends. For example, don't say "友達と試みる" (tomodachi to kokoromiru). This word is very formal. It is for serious situations. You will see it in books or news. For daily talk, use "やってみる" or "〜てみる".
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