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だろう
Meanings
Auxiliary verb
Expression
1. seems; I think; I guess; I wonder; I hope
2. don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
Alt. forms
だろう
72%
だろ
27%
Pitch accent
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だ
ろう
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Used in: 6561
Examples (200 in total)
That wasn't so bad, was it?
I wonder why.
I would have done it at that time.
He's probably sleeping.
It's your money, isn't it?
Of course, it's a joke.
That won't succeed.
I would have been shot.
Where is my brother?
Where's the key?
How wonderful this is!
What a strange story!
I thought that might be the case.
I think she will come.
I thought that was the case.
What was that sound?
How big he is!
What is the meaning of life?
They won't believe me.
What's this supposed to mean?
I wonder who that girl is.
I knew you'd be angry.
What a strange guy!
What a beautiful town!
He will come after all.
How rude of you!
What will become of Japan?
Why hasn't there been any response?
The chances are that he will win.
We said we should win.
I wonder why I'm so tired.
This car must be expensive.
It is probable that he will fail.
Why was I so stupid?
It is inevitable that some changes will take place.
It will soon grow dark.
I wonder who they are.
Why do you hate surprise parties?
What a big dog that is!
"Is your father busy?" "No, I don't think he is."
Come inside. It's cold outside.
This should be clear to everyone.
I wonder what it looks like.
There will likely be snow this evening.
How did the secret get out?
He will have to go there.
She'd do that if she could.
What happens after we die?
It's going to be crowded everywhere today.
Someone will do that job.
If you ask him, he will help you.
If he doesn't drink, he will die.
How small this book is!
I wonder when he will come next time.
I wonder who made all this.
What if nothing happens?
I wonder what that strange sound is.
No doubt she will win in the end.
How beautiful that flower is!
Why do I feel this way?
I expected that he would come.
Whether he comes or not, the result will be the same.
You'll soon get accustomed to the work.
The chances are that he is still in bed.
He will have written a letter.
I wonder where that child went.
You'll go to school tomorrow.
That would be sufficient.
If it were not for this book, I couldn't study.
It may well snow tomorrow night.
How pretty your sister is!
I wonder where he got the money.
He will return to Japan some day.
He observed that it would probably rain.
You drank alcohol again? I told you not to!
He probably forgot about it.
What a sad story this is!
This painting will pass for genuine.
A little more effort, and you will succeed.
How old this book is!
He will be a good husband.
Chances are that I will be late for work.
Why did father run away from mother?
Why is fish so expensive?
No one will trust his story.
You'll never know unless you try.
The chances are that she will win the game.
Why does she look so sad?
The police will go into the case.
If it were not for the sun, nothing could live.
How beautifully she sings!
I expected him to come.
I wonder what I should do today.
I wonder why he did that.
Why do people say that?
If I'd noticed the problem, I would've told you.
What would the world be like without women?
If I hadn't noticed, I would have told you.
You still love him, don't you?
I wonder who would buy an expensive thing like this.
I wonder why nobody told me.
But they will come here tomorrow.
I expect him to come soon.
I guess nobody buys these anymore.
Why is everyone so concerned about this?
No matter how you do it, the results will be the same.
Mother will never approve of my marriage.
I think she wants me to kiss her, but I'm not sure.
She will come even if she is tired.
He will either come or call me.
You will be shocked to hear this.
Who would've thought this would happen?
How fast that dog runs!
If she had been a little more patient, she could have succeeded.
Never will I see her again.
One of us will have to go.
He will love her forever.
Someday the new research work will be completed.
"There's something I want to show you tomorrow." "Cool! I wonder what it is."
I would've said it some other way.
You'll need a special tool to do it.
Maybe he will be a good teacher.
It may be that he will never be famous.
You can see the sun setting from the window.
I think she is sick. She has a temperature.
In all likelihood, it will rain this afternoon.
I wonder what this phrase means.
What's the difference between a friend and a lover?
I thought you'd probably already gone home.
I am sure he'll tell you as soon as he comes.
The time will come when you will understand this.
It won't take long to do that job.
You will have heard this story before.
Without water, we would soon die.
It will be a long time before I can buy a house.
His sister and I will be good friends.
If I were to die, what would my family do?
She will be glad if you go to see her in person.
If he were here, what would he say?
I had no idea that this was going to happen.
He is an honest man and will always remain so.
Why is he looking at me as though he knows me?
Why are men so stupid?
He'll probably finish the work by tomorrow.
It would be best if I met him in person.
If there is ever another war, we will all die.
I did not think that he would help us.
It will be dark by the time the police come here.
You must take this medicine, whether you like it or not.
What a lovely doll that girl has!
Once gone, you will never get it back.
I would never question his honesty.
By the time you get there, it will be nearly dark.
We saw that the plan would end in failure.
If you had helped me, I would have succeeded.
In my opinion, it would be difficult to solve this problem.
The work will come easy with a little practice.
A time will come when you will regret your action.
He'll do anything for money.
Why are pretty things so fragile?
You'll soon get accustomed to your new college life.
What would I do if there was no tea in the world?
We believe he will succeed, for he has talent.
A true friend would not betray you.
If her nose were a little shorter, she would be quite pretty.
The more books you read, the more you'll know.
If I knew it, I would tell it to you.
No doubt she loves him, but she won't marry him.
You probably don't understand a word I'm saying today.
If I were you, I would ignore it.
No matter what you say, he still won't do it.
What will become of the children now that both parents are dead?
You'll have to attend the ceremony whether you are free or busy.
In all probability, we'll arrive before them.
Some people would question the truth of such rumors.
The time will come when you will understand what I mean.
The best thing would be for you to do the work yourself.
If he had enough time, he might have done good work.
Whatever happens, he won't change his mind.
If I had had enough money, I would have bought the book.
If I were in your place, I wouldn't do such a thing.
You will need much more money than you do now.
There is no possibility that what he says may have any truth in it.
This ice is too thin to bear your weight.
Had I known more about his character, I would not have trusted him.
I don't think I will get through all this work this afternoon.
Were I in your position, I would oppose that plan.
Had he known the truth, he would have told me.
The mother will not be at ease until she hears of her son's safe arrival.
If my brother were here, he would know what to do.
If I were to tell him the truth, he would be angry.
I got it! The answer is 24, right?
How about taking in the Nijo Castle?
Where can Yoko have gone?
How well Mr Hirayama teaches!
All will go except you.
The same may be said of other people.
I believe that everyone will like this picture.
So I will see him running on the way to school today.
If I hadn't met you back then, my life would've been completely different.