N4
たぶん (tabun)
たぶん
probably; perhaps; maybe
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Indicates a high probability, but not 100% certainty. Often used with だろう/でしょう in formal/polite contexts, or without in casual speech.
📝 Example Sentences
明日はたぶん雨が降るでしょう。
It will probably rain tomorrow.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "たぶん"!
彼は_______来ないと思います。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「と思います」と組み合わせて、確実ではない推測を表します。
English: 「たぶん」 is used with 「と思います」 to express a guess that is not 100% certain.
English: 「たぶん」 is used with 「と思います」 to express a guess that is not 100% certain.
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