恐らく

おそらく

probably

N3 #5,790

Meanings

adverb, usually in kana, oft. used when predicting a negative outcome probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid

Its kanji

恐キョウ · おそ.れる、おそ.る、おそ.ろしい、こわ.い、こわ.がる fear, dread, awe

In sentences

会議かいぎは恐おそらく無なくなるよ。 The meeting will probably be canceled. #8845072

試合しあいは恐おそらく中止ちゅうしになるね。 The game will probably be called off. #9387431

恐おそらく時間じかんがない。 I'm afraid there is no time. #4562240

恐おそらく、私わたしのせいね。 It's probably my fault. #9470313

恐おそらく、トムの仕業しわざだよ。 It's probably Tom's doing! #10629065

恐おそらく明日あしたは晴はれでしょう。 It will be fine weather tomorrow, perhaps. #180421

恐おそらく、弁護士べんごしが必要ひつようです。 Maybe I need a lawyer. #3385205

恐おそらく、トムは食中しょくあたりだね。 Tom probably has food poisoning. #9943253