maybe in Japanese
maybe in Japanese is 多分, かもしれない, でしょう — maybe means perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
maybe in Japanese
多分
Pronounced: tabun
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).
かもしれない
Pronounced: kamoshirenai
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).
でしょう
Pronounced: deshō
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).
若しや
Pronounced: moshiya
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).
What does "maybe" mean?
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adv Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
"Maybe we should just call and ask instead of guessing."
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noun An uncertain or noncommittal answer.
"Her "maybe" felt more like a "no" to him."
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maybe in a sentence
- Maybe we should just call and ask instead of guessing.
- He's maybe the most talented player on the team.
- Her "maybe" felt more like a "no" to him.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "maybe" in Japanese?
"maybe" in Japanese is 多分, かもしれない, でしょう. maybe means: Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
How do you pronounce 多分?
"maybe" in Japanese is 多分, pronounced "tabun".
How do you use "maybe" in a sentence?
Example: "Maybe we should just call and ask instead of guessing." In Japanese, "maybe" is 多分, かもしれない, でしょう.
Are there other ways to say "maybe" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "maybe": 多分, かもしれない, でしょう, 若しや.
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