まい

まい

probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.)

N4Common wordAuxiliary
Auxiliary
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.)
Auxiliary
don't (doesn't) intend tointend not to
Auxiliary
must not(when used in an imperative sentence) don't

Example Sentences

雉も鳴かずば(うつ)たれまい。

The pheasant would not be shot but for its cries.

彼女は泣くまいと気を張った。

She steeled herself not to cry.

(かれ)(くる)るまいとわたしは思った。

I thought he wouldn't come.

(かれら)らは1()も聞きもらすまいと傾聴した。

They listened attentively so as not to miss a single word.

彼女がどんなに幸福であったか想像できまい。

You cannot imagine how happy she was.