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What does もしかして (moshikashite) mean?

もしかして means perhaps, could it be, by any chance.

Quick facts
Readingもしかして
Romajimoshikashite
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
もしかして
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmoshikashite

perhaps, could it be, by any chance

  1. 1adverb perhaps; possibly; maybe
  2. 2adverb if; in case; in the event that

Example sentences

  • Could it be that you got lost?

  • Perhaps she might be angry.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.