でしょう

でしょう
auxiliary
probably; I think; right?
politegrammatical
1. probably; I think; I suppose
Expresses conjecture or probability about a situation.
It will probably rain tomorrow.
(かれ)()ないでしょう。
He probably won't come.
2. right?; isn't it?
Seeks confirmation or agreement from the listener.
これ、おいしいでしょう?
This is delicious, isn't it?
Rising intonation

でしょう expresses conjecture or seeks confirmation.

SENSE 1 - Conjecture (falling intonation):

SENSE 2 - Seeking agreement (rising intonation):

Conjugation

Formality levels

  • だろう: plain form (masculine)
  • でしょう: polite form

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