Translation of Japanese word "もしかしたら" to English
もしかしたら
もしかしたら
[moshikashitara]
IPA: /moshikashitara/
Meaning
NounAn uncertainty.
How to use
もしかしたら (moshikashitara) — 'perhaps / maybe / it might be that'. もしかしたら、〜かもしれない — Perhaps it might be ~.
🇬🇧 English
perhaps / maybe
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: もしかしたら
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): もしかしたら
Romaji Transcription: moshikashitara
Example Sentences
もしかしたら、雨が降るかもしれません。
もしかしたら あめがふるかもしれません
Maybe it will rain.
もしかしたら、遅れるかもしれません。
もしかしたら おそくなるかもしれません
Perhaps I will be late.
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Common phrases
- もしかしたら〜かもしれない— perhaps ~ might be / maybe ~
Frequency rank: #275 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "もしかしたら" mean?▼
The Japanese word "もしかしたら" means "perhaps / maybe" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to express possibility.".
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