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おそらく
osoraku
Description
「おそらく」は、たぶんそうだろうと思う気持ちを表す言葉です。
"おそらく" is a word that expresses the feeling of probably being so.
話すときよりも、書くときや少していねいな場面でよく使います。
It is used more often in writing or slightly formal situations than in speaking.
Meanings
おそらくosoraku
probably; most likely; in all likelihood
おそらく明日は雨でしょう。
It will probably rain tomorrow.
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Notes
- Nuance
おそらく is more formal than たぶん and often pairs with だろう/でしょう.
- Etymology
from 恐る (to fear), literally 'to be feared', now meaning 'probably'.
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