Word details

おそらく

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おそらく.

Dictionary

Entry

らく恐らくAdverbUsually kanaFreq #1434
1

Oft. used when predicting a negative outcome

probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid

Examples
首相はおそらく辞任するであろう。
The premier is likely to resign.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fear, dread, awe

10 strokesFrequency 878JLPT N2Grade 8

On

キョウ

Kun

おそ.れるおそ.るおそ.ろしいこわ.いこわ.がる

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