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多分
tabun
Description
「多分」は、まだはっきり分からないことについて、たぶんそうだろうと思う時に使う言葉です。
"多分" is used when you think something is probably true but you are not yet sure.
「多分」の後には、「だろう」や「と思う」がよく来ます。
After "多分", phrases like "だろう" or "と思う" often follow.
Meanings
多分tabun
probably; perhaps; most likely
明日は多分雨が降ります。
It will probably rain tomorrow.
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Notes
- Nuance
多分 shows fair confidence but not certainty; often paired with だろう or と思う.
- Etymology
from 多 (many) + 分 (portion), suggesting a large share of probability.
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