多分

多分

たぶん

Perhaps, probably, maybe

N5adverb·tabun

How to remember it

多 (many) + 分 (part/share) = the larger share is likely, hence probably.

Example sentences

  • 明日は多分雨が降る。

    あしたはたぶんあめがふる。

    It will probably rain tomorrow.

  • 彼は多分来ないだろう。

    かれはたぶんこないだろう。

    He probably won't come.

Usage

Adverb of likelihood; usually paired with だろう or でしょう.

Related words

おそらくきっとたぶん

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