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GrammarJLPT N4
perhaps
Adverb

Also written as 若しかして

Definitions

  1. 1. perhaps
  2. 2. possibly
  3. 3. if
This is a conversational expression meaning "by any chance" or "perhaps." It's used when you want to gently suggest a possibility or ask a question without being too direct, often showing a sense of surprise or uncertainty.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

That story — have I maybe heard it before?

Sentence 2

I can smell rain — maybe it's about to start?

Sentence 3

That laugh — are you making fun of me?!

Sentence 4

I can't find my keys — did I maybe leave them on the desk?

Sentence 5

The wind is loud — maybe a window is open?