会ってみたい

would like to meet

→ 会う

phrase Rare #24,245

would like to meet A combination of 会う (to meet), みる (to try doing something), and たい (want to). Used to express a desire to meet someone, often with a sense of curiosity or interest.

JA: いつかその作家に会ってみたい。

EN: I’d like to meet that author someday.

市長のことは知らないが、会ってみたい。

I don't know the mayor, but I'd like to meet them.

そんなに凄い弟ならぜひ会ってみたいもんだ

If he's really that amazing, I'd definitely like to meet your little brother.

— 荒野の用心棒 (1964)

会ってみたい？

Would you like to meet?

— ライフ・イズ・ビューティフル (1997)

メアリーに会ってみたいな。

I’d like to meet Mary.