〜かもしれない
Formation
Meaning
Indicates that there is a possibility. Expresses an uncertain guess with less certainty than 'deshou'.
Note
Expresses an uncertain guess or possibility (around 50% or less). It is less certain than '〜でしょう' or '〜に違いない'. In casual conversation, it is frequently shortened to just '〜かも'. Unlike '〜でしょう', it can also be used to express an objective possibility without strong conviction.
Examples
明日は雨が降るかもしれない。
It might rain tomorrow.
彼は今日来ないかもしれません。
He might not come today.
道が混んでいるかもしれないから、早く出発しよう。
Let's leave early because the roads might be crowded.
昨日のテストは難しかったかもしれない。
Yesterday's test might have been difficult.
この料理は美味しいかもしれません。
This dish might be delicious.
この町は静かかもしれない。
This town might be quiet.
あのお店は賑やかだったかもしれない。
That shop might have been lively.
彼は学生かもしれない。
He might be a student.
昨日は休みだったかもしれない。
Yesterday might have been a holiday.