JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
まい
Formal auxiliary expressing strong negative conjecture or determined negative intention.
Readings
Other forms
行くまい Group 1 (う-verbs), dictionary form
食べるまい Group 2 (る-verbs), dictionary form
食べまい Group 2 (る-verbs), stem
するまい Irregular verb
しまい Irregular verb
くるまい Irregular verb
1 Auxiliary Verb
Probably won't" / "Probably isn't
Indicates a negative conjecture suggesting that a state or action is unlikely to exist or occur.
Example
彼 が そんな 簡単 な ミス を する こと は ある まい 。
He probably wouldn't make such a simple mistake.
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2 Auxiliary Verb
I will not" / "Never again
Signifies a resolute will or determination to strictly avoid a particular action.
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