〜でしょう

N5

probably / I think

Formation

Plain form + でしょう

Explanation

でしょう expresses probability or conjecture. With rising intonation it seeks confirmation. The casual form is だろう.

Examples

明日は晴れるでしょう。
あしたははれるでしょう。
It will probably be sunny tomorrow.
高いでしょう？
たかいでしょう？
It's expensive, right?

Common Mistakes

  • !でしょう with falling tone = probability; rising tone = seeking agreement

Related Grammar

〜と思うI think that ~〜ですto be (polite)〜かもしれないmight / maybe
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