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JLPT N4 Grammar

かもしれない

N4Intention / Invitation

N4 · Intention / Invitation · plain form + かもしれない

Meaning

may; might

Structure

plain form + かもしれない

Explanation

かもしれない expresses possibility when the speaker is not certain.

Usage

In casual speech, it is often shortened to かも.

Example

午後は雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持って行きます。

It might rain in the afternoon, so I will take an umbrella.

Common Mistake

Do not add だ after nouns or na-adjectives: 学生かもしれない.

Memory Tip

かも means 'maybe.'

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