Expectation & Supposition
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
JLPT N3 Japanese self-study — interactive practice, instant feedback, completely free.