おそらく
Also written 恐らく
Meanings
- Adverb probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid (oft. used when predicting a negative outcome)
Example sentences
- 恐らく明日は晴れでしょう。
It will be fine weather tomorrow, perhaps. - 宇宙の起源はおそらく永遠に説明されないだろう。
The origin of the universe will probably never be explained. - みなさん、おそらく彼女が病気のおばあさんを見舞いに行く途中だと言ったと思っているだろう。
You probably think she told me she was on her way to visit her sick grandmother. - 恐らく彼はまだその知らせを聞いてないのだろう。
Chances are that he has not heard the news yet. - それはおそらく真実かもしれない。
It may well be true.
Common phrases
- 恐らくある
Words containing おそらく
- おそらくは probably