JLPT N5 grammar
～かもしれません — Meaning & Examples
"Maybe" / "might". Softer than とおもいます.
Practice questions
Try this question on ～かもしれません. Pick an answer in your head, then open “Show answer”.
1. "あめかもしれません" means?
- It will rain
- I think rain
- It rained
- It might rain
Show answer
Answer: It might rain
～かもしれません = maybe / might.
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This point is part of the “Conditionals and Opinions” lesson in A Star Japanese. Study it with examples, a quiz, flashcards and timed JLPT N5 mock exams. Free on iPhone and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ～かもしれません mean?
"Maybe" / "might". Softer than とおもいます.
Is ～かもしれません on the JLPT N5 test?
～かもしれません is taught in the JLPT N5 grammar course in A Star Japanese (lesson “Conditionals and Opinions”), so it is a pattern learners at this level are expected to recognise. The JLPT does not publish an official grammar list, so treat this as a study guide rather than an official requirement.
How can I practise ～かもしれません?
Open the “Conditionals and Opinions” lesson in the free A Star Japanese app for iPhone and Android. It has examples, a quiz after every lesson, flashcards with spaced repetition and timed JLPT N5 mock exams, with no ads.