Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn でしょう for high-certainty conjecture and (with rising intonation) seeking confirmation.
- Form and connection: [Plain form] でしょう
- Nuance in real use: でしょう bridges conjecture and confirmation — it assumes you and the listener share the same cognitive ground, just doing a final check.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn でしょう for high-certainty conjecture and (with rising intonation) seeking confirmation.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Plain form] でしょうShow answer
It will probably be sunny tomorrow.Show answer
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