might
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/maɪt/
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/maɪt/
used to show something is possible
It might rain later today.
今日の後半は雨が降るかもしれません。
past form of 'may' in reported speech
She said she might visit tomorrow.
彼女は明日訪ねるかもしれないと言いました。
used to make a polite suggestion
You might want to check the weather first.
まず天気を確認したほうがいいかもしれません。
used to ask permission politely
Might I borrow your pen?
ペンを借りてもよろしいでしょうか?
used to ask for information
Who might that be at the door?
ドアのところにいるのは誰でしょうか?
used to show annoyance
You might at least say thank you!
せめてありがとうと言ってくれてもいいのに!
used to show lack of surprise
As you might expect, the concert was amazing.
ご想像の通り、コンサートは素晴らしかったです。
used to emphasize a point
You might well ask why it's so expensive!
なぜそんなに高いのかと問うのも当然です!
great strength or power
He lifted the box with all his might.
彼は全力で箱を持ち上げました。