synonym Comparative
ことによると
VS
蓋し
Differences Between "ことによると" and "蓋し"
Option A
ことによると
Meaning
possibly, perhaps, may, might
Reading
ことによると (koto ni yoru to)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
ことによると、彼はもう来ないかもしれない。
It's possible he might not come anymore.
Option B
蓋し
Meaning
perhaps, probably; indeed, surely (often archaic or literary)
Reading
けだし (kedashi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
蓋し、それは最善の選択であっただろう。
Perhaps, that was the best choice.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(possibly, perhaps, may, might)"?
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使い分け解説:
- ことによると: Expresses a higher degree of possibility or chance compared to もしかしたら (moshikashitara), often indicating a less desirable or surprising outcome. Used when there's a real possibility that something might happen.
- 蓋し: A somewhat archaic or formal adverb used to express conjecture or strong assertion. Often found in written or literary contexts.
- ことによると: Expresses a higher degree of possibility or chance compared to もしかしたら (moshikashitara), often indicating a less desirable or surprising outcome. Used when there's a real possibility that something might happen.
- 蓋し: A somewhat archaic or formal adverb used to express conjecture or strong assertion. Often found in written or literary contexts.
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