N3negationintention
～まい (mai) - Will not / Probably won't
[Verb dictionary form] + まい
Quick answer
[Verb dictionary form] + まい means "Will not / Intend not to / Probably won't". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Will not / Intend not to / Probably won't
Explanation
Expresses negative intention or assumption.
Examples
二度と同じ過ちは繰り返すまい。
にどとおなじあやまちはくりかえすまい。
I will not repeat the same mistake again.
彼は来るまいと思う。
かれはくるまいとおもう。
I think he probably won't come.
Practice this grammar
[Verb dictionary form] + まい
Which sentence correctly uses "～まい (mai) - Will not / Probably won't"?