かも知れない — meaning in English

English meaning

• may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
• might aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.

Senses

かも知れない is used for these senses in English:

• may (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
• might (auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions; would perhaps/maybe.

may — full definition

1. verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
2. verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
3. verb Used to express a wish or hope.
4. name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.

might — full definition

1. aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
2. noun Great power, strength, or force.
3. aux The past tense of "may", used to ask permission or describe a past possibility.

Related Japanese words