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もしかすると〜かもしれない (moshikasuru to 〜kamoshirenai)

JLPT N3

Explanation

Express the possibility of something; 'maybe', 'perhaps', 'might'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The もしかすると〜かもしれない grammar point is used to indicate that there might be a possibility of a certain situation happening or someone feeling a certain way. This structure is often used to describe uncertain situations and can be translated into English as 'maybe', 'perhaps', or 'might'.

Examples

Moshikasuru to kare wa chikoku suru kamoshirenai.

Maybe he might be late.

Moshikasuru to kanojo wa tsukarete iru kamoshirenai.

Perhaps she might be tired.

Moshikasuru to ame ga furu kamoshirenai.

It might rain, maybe.

Moshikasuru to karera wa sono eiga ga suki janai kamoshirenai.

Maybe they might not like that movie.

Practice

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