おそらく

Alternative writings: 恐らく
JLPT:N3
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1An adverb used to express a likely prediction without full certainty; often used when anticipating a negative outcome.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

恐らく彼はもう出発しただろう。

He has probably already left.

この天気だと、恐らく試合は中止になる。

Given this weather, the game will probably be canceled.

恐らく彼女は知らないと思う。

I suspect she doesn't know.

恐らく、その話は誤解から生まれたのだろう。

That story probably arose from a misunderstanding.

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