Meaning

Primary

Maybe

Alternatives

Perhaps, Probably

Word Type

adverb, noun

Explanation

You have many parts. Look at them all. You have to choose one of the parts. You can't decide which one you want. This one? Maybe. How about this one? Hmm, maybe that one too.

Reading

たぶん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 多分オッケー

    probably okay

    多分かわいい

    probably cute

    多分おくれる

    probably late

Context Sentences

あの木は多分、竹です。

That tree is probably bamboo.

八月五日は多分休みですよ。

August 5th is probably a holiday.

主人は多分シンガポールに行きます。

My husband is probably going to Singapore.

Kanji Composition