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JLPT N2 Grammar

まい

N2Intention / Invitation

N2 · Intention / Invitation · verb辞書形 + まい / する → するまい・すまい

will not; probably not

verb辞書形 + まい / する → するまい・すまい

まい can express negative intention or negative conjecture, and sounds written or solemn.

Use subject and context to decide whether it means intention or conjecture.

同じ失敗は二度と繰り返すまいと心に決めた。

I resolved never to repeat the same mistake.

Do not equate it with plain ない; it carries intention or conjecture.

A solemn “will not” or “probably not.”

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