Meaning of でしょう in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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でしょう, でしょ
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Romajideshō, desho
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- seems; I think; I guess; I wonder; I hope
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
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Example Sentences
でしょう, でしょ used in context
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A Japanese would never do such a thing.
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歯医者で歯についたたばこのヤニを取ってもらうと、費用はどれくらいかかるでしょう？
About how much does it cost to have a dentist remove cigarette tar from your teeth?
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Is it wrong to leave my baby crying?
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It's nice to sip and savour drinks other than beer as well from time to time.
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特殊能力があるかどうかは分かりませんが、普通の人間以上の力はあった事でしょう。
I don't know if he has any special powers or not, but he's probably stronger than a normal human.
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