おそらく

Alternative writings: 恐らく
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

An adverb expressing that something is likely to happen; a hedged prediction (often used for negative outcomes).

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

恐らく明日の会議は中止になるだろう。

The meeting will probably be canceled tomorrow.

彼は恐らく遅れると思うよ。道が混んでいるから。

I suspect he'll be late — the roads are congested.

恐らくそれは最善の方法ではないかもしれないが、一度試してみよう。

It may not be the best method, but we should probably try it once.