Vocab Info

N2 Adverb

(おそ)らくperhaps, likely, probably, I dare say

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      probably, (most) likely, in all likelihood, I suspect, I dare say, I'm afraid

      Usually written using kana alone, oft. used when predicting a negative outcome

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    恐らく 【おそらく】

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    Examples

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      明日(あした)(おそ)らく(あめ)になるでしょう。

      It will probably rain tomorrow. {perhaps, likely, probably, I dare say}

      • N2

      (ちち)表情(ひょうじょう)(かた)い。(おそ)らく(ぼく)意見(いけん)反対(はんたい)なのだ。

      My father's expression is stern. Probably, he is against my opinion. {perhaps, likely, probably, I dare say}

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      (かれ)はシャイだから、(おそ)らくパーティーには()ないだろう。

      He is shy, so he probably won't come to the party. {perhaps, likely, probably, I dare say}

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      食器洗(しょっきあら)いを子供(こども)(まか)せたら、(おそ)らく()()(あら)いをする(こと)になるでしょう。

      If you leave the dishwashing to the children, you will probably end up washing them again. {perhaps, likely, probably, I dare say}

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      ()(ねこ)見当(みあ)たらないが、(おそ)らく洗濯(せんたく)カゴの(なか)確認(かくにん)すれば()つかるだろう。

      I can't find my pet cat, but I'll probably find it if I check inside the laundry basket. {perhaps, likely, probably, I dare say}

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