Translation of Japanese word "もしかして" to English
もしかして
もしかして
[moshikashite]
IPA: /moɕikaɕite/
Meaning
NounAn uncertainty.
How to use
もしかして (moshikaste / moshikasute / moshikashite) — 'perhaps / maybe / by any chance'. Used when guessing something. もしかして、怒っている？ — Are you by any chance angry?
🇬🇧 English
perhaps / maybe
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: もしかして
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): もしかして
Romaji Transcription: moshikashite
Example Sentences
もしかして、雨が降るの?
もしかして、あめがふるの?
Will it rain?
もしかして、間違えて買ったの?
もしかして、まちがえてかいたの?
Did I buy the wrong thing?
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What does the Japanese word "もしかして" mean?▼
The Japanese word "もしかして" means "perhaps / maybe" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to express doubt or uncertainty.".
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