彼が来ないということは、中止になるかもしれない。
The fact that he isn't coming means it might be cancelled.
Japanese
かもしれない
かもしれない
Meaning: might, may, possibly
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Example sentences
It might rain tomorrow.
彼と出会ったのは運命だったのかもしれない。
It might have been fate that I met him.
もしかしたら、明日は雨が降るかもしれない。
Maybe it will rain tomorrow.
ガスが漏れているかもしれないので、窓を開けなさい。
Gas might be leaking, so open the window.
彼が来なかったとすると、何かあったのかもしれない
If he didn't come, then something must have happened.
数年後には、その村は消滅してしまうかもしれない。
That village might disappear in a few years.
あまり欲を出すと、失敗するかもしれませんよ。
If you get too greedy, you might fail.
もしかすると、彼は今日来ないかもしれない。
Perhaps he won't come today.
視点を変えれば、新しい解決策が見つかるかもしれない。
If you change your perspective, you might find a new solution.
Usage Notes
Expresses possibility or uncertainty. Attached to verbs, adjectives, and nouns to indicate something may happen or may be true. More uncertain than でしょう. Can also be written as かも知れない.
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