probably ~, I think ~

Beginner

10-15 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Expresses probability or polite uncertainty. Softens statements.

[Verb/Adj/Noun plain] + でしょう

明日は雨でしょう。

Ashita wa ame deshou.

It will probably rain tomorrow.

高いでしょう。

Takai deshou.

It's probably expensive.

でしょう is more polite than だろう.

です/だ

to be (copula)

は (wa)

topic marker

が (ga)

subject marker

を (wo)

direct object marker

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Last updated: Jan 10

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