HomeGrammarJLPT N4~でしょう (〜deshou)

~でしょう (〜deshou)

JLPT N4

Explanation

A conjecture or probability; 'probably', 'I think', 'it seems'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~でしょう grammar point is used to indicate a conjecture or probability. It can be translated as 'probably', 'I think', or 'it seems' in English. It can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, and nouns.

Examples

Ashita wa hare deshou.

It will probably be sunny tomorrow.

Kare wa genki deshou.

He is probably fine.

Kono hon wa omoshiroi deshou.

This book is probably interesting.

Kanojo wa isha deshou.

She is probably a doctor.

Practice

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