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でしょう (deshou) - Probably

[Plain form] + でしょう

Quick answer

[Plain form] + でしょう means "Probably, I think". This N5 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.

Meaning

Probably, I think

Explanation

でしょう expresses probability or conjecture.

Examples

明日は雨でしょう。
あしたはあめでしょう。
It will probably rain tomorrow.
明—Bright日—Day雨—Rain
彼は来ないでしょう。
かれはこないでしょう。
He probably won't come.
来—Come

Practice this grammar

[Plain form] + でしょう

Which sentence correctly uses "でしょう (deshou) - Probably"?

Vocabulary from these examples

日DayN5明BrightN4来ComeN5雨RainN5雨Rain

Last updated Jul 4, 2026