SuGoiSuす語彙す
Grammar › N1 · 12 Inference and judgment

〜やもしれない: might; may

N1 · 12 Inference and judgment

A formal, slightly old-style version of かもしれない.

Plain form + やもしれない (dictionary form, past form). Written, rare in conversation. Also やもしれぬ. Same meaning as かもしれない but gives a literary or dramatic tone. Do not use it in casual talk.

Examples

It may snow tomorrow.

This plan may end in failure.

Study 〜やもしれない in the course →