grammar Mastering “~でしょう”: Your Definitive Guide to Expressing Conjecture and Seeking Confirmation in Japanese
Many Japanese learners, especially those aiming for the JLPT N4 or N3 levels and beyond, struggle with the versatile yet tricky grammar point: ~でしょう (~deshou). It’s one of those expressions that seems simple on the surface but carries a surprising amount of depth and flexibility, reflecting the speaker's confidence, politeness, and intention.
