Moshikashite

JLPT N1

Usually written in kana.

若しかして (Moshikashite) is a Japanese adverb meaning “perhaps, possibly, maybe, by any chance”.

Meanings

  1. adverbperhaps; possibly; maybe; by any chance; if I'm not mistaken
  2. adverbif; in case; in the event that

Examples

  • Is there any chance of my borrowing your typewriter?

  • Ah, could it be you're embarrassed to be called by your first name?

  • Do you happen to know how to get downtown from here?

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Kanji in 若しかして

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