多分

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JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

An adverb meaning 'probably' or 'likely'; expresses the speaker's expectation that something is likely to happen.

Adverb

Examples

多分明日は雨が降るでしょう。

It will probably rain tomorrow.

彼は仕事で忙しいから、多分来られないと思う。

He's busy with work, so I think he probably can't come.

多分そうだと思うが、確認してみるね。

I think that's probably the case, but I'll check.

2

An older noun/adjectival use meaning 'many' or 'a large amount' (often in the form '多分の...'); less common in modern speech, where 多くの is usually preferred.

Noun Taking 'の'Na-Adjective

Examples

その計画には多分の費用がかかると見積もられている。

The plan is estimated to require a considerable amount of expenses.

多分の時間を割いて準備した甲斐があった。

It was worth taking a considerable amount of time to prepare.

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