もしかすると〜かもしれない JLPT N3 Neutral
moshikasuru to 〜kamoshirenai
Express the possibility of something; 'maybe', 'perhaps', 'might'.
Slightly more deliberate/emphasized version of かもしれない, often introducing a surprising possibility.
Formation
もしかすると + Sentence + かもしれない
Explanation
The もしかすると〜かもしれない grammar point is used to indicate that there might be a possibility of a certain situation happening or someone feeling a certain way. This structure is often used to describe uncertain situations and can be translated into English as 'maybe', 'perhaps', or 'might'.
Example sentences
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Maybe he might be late.
Moshikasuru to kare wa chikoku suru kamoshirenai.
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Perhaps she might be tired.
Moshikasuru to kanojo wa tsukarete iru kamoshirenai.
もしかすると雨が降るかもしれない。
It might rain, maybe.
Moshikasuru to ame ga furu kamoshirenai.
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Maybe they might not like that movie.
Moshikasuru to karera wa sono eiga ga suki janai kamoshirenai.