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Decoded Slug: ～てごらん (〜te goran)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～てごらん (〜te goran)
～てごらん (〜te goran)
Short explanation:
Used to suggest or invite someone to try doing something;
Formation:
Verb-て form + ごらん
Examples:
そのゲームをやってごらん。
Sono geemu wo yatte goran.
Why don't you try playing that game?
彼に話してごらん。
Kare ni hanashite goran.
Why not try talking to him?
新しいレシピを作ってごらん。
Atarashii reshipi wo tsukutte goran.
Why don't you try making a new recipe?
そのドレスを着てごらん。
Sono doresu wo kite goran.
Why don't you try wearing that dress?
Long explanation:
The ～てごらん grammar point is used when you want to suggest or invite someone to try doing something. It is a softer, informal way to say 'Please try' or 'Why not try'. This form is often used among friends, family or close acquaintances.