N2
ことによると (koto ni yoru to)
ことによると
possibly, perhaps, may, might
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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.
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "ことによると"!
渋滞で、_______ 飛行機に間に合わないかもしれない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「かもしれない」という可能性を表す表現と合わせて使われ、「もしかしたら、～かもしれない」という意味になります。
English: Used with 'kamoshirenai' (might) to express a possibility, meaning 'it's possible that...'.
English: Used with 'kamoshirenai' (might) to express a possibility, meaning 'it's possible that...'.
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