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たぶん
tabun
Description
「たぶん」は、「きっとそうだろう」と思うけれど、まだはっきりわからないときに使う言葉です。
"たぶん" is a word used when you think "that's probably true" but are not yet sure.
会話でとてもよく使われて、「たぶん行くよ」のように答えられます。
It is used very often in conversation and can be used in answers like "たぶん行くよ" (I'll probably go).
Meanings
たぶんtabun
probably; most likely; perhaps
明日はたぶん雨だと思う。
I think it will probably rain tomorrow.
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Notes
- Nuance
たぶん shows fairly high confidence but not certainty; softer and more casual than おそらく.
- Usage
often paired with だろう or 思う to state a guess politely.
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