【JLPT N4 Grammar】〜でしょう(~deshou)

Explanation:〜でしょう

Meaning
Used to express the speaker's conjecture or assumption about a situation. It implies a level of uncertainty, but the speaker believes their guess to be reasonable based on the context or available information. In English, it often translates to "probably," "I think," or "it seems."

Form
Verb(plain form) + でしょう
い-adjective (plain form) + でしょう
な-adjective (plain form)+ でしょう ※ナA + でしょう
Noun(plain form) + ※N + でしょう

Points

  1. Expressing Probability: This expression is used when the speaker is reasonably sure about something but lacks absolute certainty.
  2. Indirect Prediction: "〜でしょう" softens the statement, making it sound less direct, as it reflects the speaker’s assumption rather than confirmed information.
  3. Polite Form: It is a polite expression, often used in both formal and conversational contexts. In casual settings, it’s sometimes shortened to "〜だろう."

JLPT Level
N4



Sample sentenes

明日あしたは あめが でしょう
It will probably rain tomorrow.

明日あしたは さむくなるでしょう
It will probably get cold tomorrow.

くすりを めば、大丈夫だいじょうぶでしょう
If you take the medicine, you will probably be fine.

トムさんは たぶん JLPT N5に 合格ごうかくするでしょう
Tom will probably pass the JLPT N5.

今日きょうの 試合しあいは 日本にほんが でしょう
Japan will probably win today's match.

漢字かんじの 練習れんしゅうなら、このほんが いいでしょう。とても 人気にんきがあって、レビューも いですよ。
If you're practicing kanji, this book would be good. It's very popular and has good reviews.

注文ちゅうもんして 10分ぐらい つから、そろそろ 料理りょうりが でしょう
It's been about 10 minutes since we ordered, so the dishes will probably arrive soon.

Vocabulary

Japanese English
合格する ごうかくする to pass
試合 しあい game / match
レビュー - review
注文する ちゅうもんする to order

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