Expectation & Supposition

JLPT N3 Japanese self-study　·　~12 min　·　Should be / maybe: はずだ・かもしれない

'The train should come soon (I have the schedule)' vs 'Maybe it'll rain (uncertain)' — different confidence levels need different words.

What you'll learn

• はずだ = confident prediction with basis
• かもしれない = uncertain possibility
• Express different degrees of certainty

How to study “Expectation & Supposition”

“Expectation & Supposition” (Should be / maybe: はずだ・かもしれない) is a JLPT N3 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 12 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.