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N2 Adverb

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

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    1. Adverb

      1. 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)は恐(おそ)らく雨(あめ)になるでしょう。

      It will probably rain tomorrow.

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    • 父(ちち)の表情(ひょうじょう)が固(かた)い。恐(おそ)らく、僕(ぼく)の意見(いけん)に反対(はんたい)なのだ。

      My father's expression is stern. Probably, he is against my opinion.

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

      He is shy, so he probably won't come to the party.

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    • 食器洗(しょっきあら)いを子供(こども)に任(まか)せたら、恐(おそ)らく二(に)度(ど)洗(あら)いをする事(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.

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    • 飼(か)い猫(ねこ)が見当(みあ)たらないが、恐(おそ)らく洗濯(せんたく)カゴの中(なか)を確認(かくにん)すれば見(み)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.

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