Japanese phrase

___かもしれません。 ___ ka mo shi re ma se n

Meaning

___ might be the case.

When to use it

Expresses uncertainty about a statement or situation. It sounds softer and less certain than a firm prediction and works in polite everyday conversation.

Example dialogue

明日は雨かもしれません。 asu wa ame ka mo shi re ma se n

It might rain tomorrow.

傘を持っていきましょう。 kasa o mo tte i ki ma shō

Let's bring an umbrella.

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