〜でしょう

Pattern

〜でしょう

Level

N5

Reading

〜でしょう

Meaning

probably / I wonder (conjecture)

Attaches to

Verb (dictionary form), Noun, Adjective

Nuance & register

Polite conjecture. Often used in weather forecasts or when asking for agreement gently.

Example

明日は雨が降るでしょう。 It will probably rain tomorrow.

Easily confused with

〜かもしれません

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