みせる

Auxiliary Verb (Group 2) (Intermediate 177)

The speaker's strong determination to achieve something for others to see.

Equivalent: Can manage to; will definitely do; am determined to

僕は小説を書いて、芥川賞を取ってみせる
I will definitely write a novel and get the Akutagawa Prize.
僕はこの会社の社長になってみせる
I am determined to become the president of this company.
私はあのハンサムな男の子と結婚してみせるわ。
I can manage to marry that handsome guy.
三百ページの本を一時間で読んでみせるぞ。
I will definitely read a 300-page book in one hour.
今年こそは修士論文を書き上げてみせる
This year I will definitely finish writing my M.A. thesis.
一男は百メートルを十一秒で走ってみせた
Kazuo managed to run 100 meters in 11 seconds.

Formation

Vてみせる(Group 2)
読んでみせるI will definitely read it/I will show you how to read it

Notes