でしょう
でしょう
auxiliary
probably; I think; right?
1.
probably; I think; I suppose
Expresses conjecture or probability about a situation.
明日は雨でしょう。
It will probably rain tomorrow.
彼は来ないでしょう。
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):
- 明日は晴れるでしょう: It will probably be sunny tomorrow
- 彼は忙しいでしょう: He's probably busy
- 大丈夫でしょう: It'll probably be fine
SENSE 2 - Seeking agreement (rising intonation):
- これ、いいでしょう？: This is good, right?
- 分かるでしょう？: You understand, don't you?
CONJUGATION:
- Noun/na-adj + でしょう: 先生でしょう
- i-adj + でしょう: 高いでしょう
- Verb plain + でしょう: 行くでしょう
FORMALITY LEVELS:
- だろう: plain form (masculine)
- でしょう: polite form
COMPARISON:
- でしょう: conjecture with some basis
- かもしれない: possibility (less certain)