〜かもしれない | expresses a possibility that something might happen or be true

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜かもしれない (〜かもしれない): expresses a possibility that something might happen or be true.

See example sentences below.

〜かもしれない at a glance

At a glance

〜かもしれない

〜kamoshirenai

Uncertainty

Expression: 〜かもしれない
Reading: 〜kamoshirenai
Natural meaning: expresses a possibility that something might happen or be true
Typical use: Uncertainty

Core meaning

expresses a possibility that something might happen or be true

Example 1

午後から雨が降るかもしれないから、傘を持っていきましょう。

Translation

It might rain starting this afternoon, so let's take an umbrella.

Example 2

道が混んでいるので、約束の時間に少し遅れるかもしれません。

Translation

The roads are congested, so I might be a little late for our appointment.