十二分に
jūnibun ni
The English phrase "most likely" can be expressed in Japanese as 十二分に (jūnibun ni).
The phrase 十二分に is used to express that something is more than enough or completely sufficient.
How do you pronounce it?
jūnibun ni
Did you know?
- The phrase 十二分に literally translates to 'twelve parts', implying that if ten parts constitute a whole or 'perfection', twelve parts is an overflow of sufficiency.
- In Japanese, the number twelve functions as a metaphor for a complete or perfect amount, much like how 'a dozen' might imply a full set in English.
- Japanese has a related word 十分 (jūbun) meaning 'enough' or 'ten parts', which reinforces the cultural idea that the number ten represents completeness.
Examples in context
- ほとんどの場合、彼の提案は受け入れられます。Most likely, his proposal will be accepted.
- 多くの場合、彼女は時間に遅れないでしょう。Most likely, she won't be late.
- たぶん、彼は明日も来ないでしょう。Most likely, he won't come tomorrow.
- 多分、彼女はそのパーティーに来ると思います。Most likely, she will come to the party.
- 彼はもう会議室に到着したでしょう。Most likely, he has already arrived at the conference room.
- 明日は雨が降るだろう。Most likely, it will rain tomorrow.
- おそらく、来週は雪が降るやろう。Most likely, it will snow next week.
Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are checking their luggage before a trip.
- 陽太 Yota荷物はこれでいいかな？Nimotsu wa kore de ii kana?Is this enough luggage?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、十二分に十分だと思いますよ。Hai, juunibun ni juubun da to omoimasu yo.Yes, I think it's more than enough.
- 陽太 Yota本当に足りるかな？Hontou ni tariru kana?I wonder if it will really be enough?
- 美咲 Misaki大丈夫。準備は十二分にできているし。Daijoubu. Junbi wa juunibun ni dekite iru shi.It's fine. We are completely prepared.
