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JLPT N4 Polite

〜deshou

A conjecture or probability; 'probably', 'I think', 'it seems'.

Polite conjecture - "probably/I think", softer and more polite than だろう.

Formation

Explanation

The ～でしょう grammar point is used to indicate a conjecture or probability. It can be translated as 'probably', 'I think', or 'it seems' in English. It can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, and nouns.

Example sentences

  • It will probably be sunny tomorrow.

    Ashita wa hare deshou.

  • He is probably fine.

    Kare wa genki deshou.

  • This book is probably interesting.

    Kono hon wa omoshiroi deshou.

  • She is probably a doctor.

    Kanojo wa isha deshou.

Inference (It Seems / Probably)