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JLPT N4 Elementary

だろう

Casual expression indicating probability or seeking agreement

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Other forms

でしょう polite form
だろ a more casual, often masculine-sounding short form
1 Particle, Auxiliary

"Probably" / "I think..."

Expresses a subjective conjecture or prediction with a high degree of certainty, serving as the plain form of でしょう (deshou).

Example

彼 は もうすぐ 着く だろう 。

He will probably arrive soon.

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2 Particle

...right? / Seeking Agreement

Functions as a casual tag question to confirm agreement or shared knowledge when spoken with a rising intonation.

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だろう
だろう
Casual expression indicating probability or seeking agreement
Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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