Vocabulary

What does 多分 (たぶん, tabun) mean?

多分 (たぶん, tabun) means probably, maybe.

Quick facts
Readingたぶん
Romajitabun
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
たぶん
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontabun

probably, maybe

GenkiGenki 12
  1. 1adverb probably; likely; perhaps
  2. 2no-adjective · na-adjective a lot of; much; many

Example sentences

  • He probably won't come.

  • It will probably rain tomorrow.

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Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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