〜てみせる

Formation

N2IntentionNeutralConversation
Te-Form
Verb
みせる
Variations
て見せる

Meaning

Indicates a strong determination to achieve something, or an action performed to demonstrate something to others.

Note

Expresses a strong determination to achieve something or performing an action to show others one's capability or resolve.

Examples

今度の試合は絶対に勝ってみせる。

I will definitely win the next match.

次こそは必ず試験に合格してみせる。

I will definitely pass the exam next time.

どんな困難があっても、最後までやり遂げてみせる。

No matter what difficulties arise, I will accomplish it to the end.

猛練習して、いつか必ずプロの選手になってみせる。

I will practice hard and definitely become a professional player someday.

いつか必ず世界一になってみせるというのが、彼の口癖だ。

It's his habit to say that he will definitely become the best in the world someday.

足が痛かったが、意地でも最後まで走り抜いてみせる。

My legs hurt, but I'll show everyone I can run to the finish line no matter what.

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