〜かもしれない
Expresses possibility: something may or might be true.
N4uncertaintysentence-ending
Examples
傘をホームに置いたかもしれません。
かさを ホームに おいた かもしれません。
I may have left my umbrella on the platform.
午後から雨が降るかもしれません。
ごごから あめが ふる かもしれません。
It might rain from the afternoon.
Meaning
〜かもしれない means "might..." or "may..." It shows that the speaker is not sure.
Usage
Use a plain form before かもしれない. In polite conversation, use かもしれません.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Verb plain + かもしれません | might do; might happen |
| い-adjective + かもしれません | might be |
| Noun / な-adjective + かもしれません | might be |
Notes
This is useful when explaining uncertain details, such as where something was lost or whether plans may change.