〜かもしれない: maybe is a JLPT N4 grammar point. Expresses possibility: “might, maybe”. Structure: forme neutre + かもしれない / かもしれません. This page explains the construction, gives Japanese examples with furigana readings, and links to related grammar points at this level.

〜かもしれない: maybe

Structure

forme neutre + かもしれない / かもしれません

Explanation

かもしれない after a plain form says something is possible but not certain: 雨が ふるかもしれない “it might rain”. With nouns and na-adjectives, attach it directly (病気かもしれない). More uncertain than でしょう.

Examples

It might rain tomorrow.

He may have already gone home.

Quiz preview

  • かもしれない ✓
  • かどうか
  • ことがある
  • はずがない

ふるかもしれない = “it might rain”: possibility, not certainty.

  • かもしれない ✓
  • がもしれない
  • でもしれない
  • にかもしれない

After a noun, attach かもしれない directly: 病気かもしれない “he may be ill”.

More N4 grammar points

Potential form (“can do”)〜なければならない: must / have to〜たことがある: have done before〜ながら: while doing〜たら: if / when〜てもいい: permission〜てはいけない: must not〜と思います: I think that…〜つもりです: to intend to〜たり〜たりする: doing things like…〜てしまう: completely / regrettably

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