“Maybe” in Japanese is たぶん, pronounced tabun.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
“Probably / maybe”. Often paired with 〜と思います: たぶん大丈夫だと思います.
Example sentences
- たぶん行けると思います。たぶんいけるとおもいます。I think I can probably go.
- たぶんね。たぶんね。Maybe.
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よく分からないですI'm not sureお腹が空きましたI'm hungryお腹がいっぱいですI'm full疲れましたI'm tired眠いですI'm sleepy分かりませんI don't know分かりましたI understand今何時ですかWhat time is it
FAQ
How do you say Maybe in Japanese?
Maybe in Japanese is たぶん, pronounced “tabun”.