“Likely” in Japanese
Short answer
Likely in Japanese is “多分” (tabun). Full meaning: probably, likely, perhaps, maybe; a lot of, much, many, considerable, large (amount), generous.
Other ways to say “Likely” in Japanese
恐らく
osoraku probably, (most) likely, in all likelihood, I suspect, I dare say, I'm afraid
蓋然的
gaizenteki probable, likely
恐らくは
osorakuha probably, (most) likely, in all likelihood, I suspect, I dare say, I'm afraid
有りそう
arisou probable, likely
たぶん
tabun probably, likely, perhaps, maybe; a lot of, much, many, considerable, large (amount), generous
確からしい
tashikarashii probable, likely
濃厚
noukou rich (flavor, color, etc.), strong (e.g. odor), heavy, thick (soup, makeup, etc.), dense; probable, (very) likely, strong (suspicion, sense, etc.), pronounced; passionate, sensuous, hot
どうやら
douyara possibly, apparently, (seem) likely, seemingly; somehow or other, with difficulty, barely, after a fashion
あり得る
ariuru possible, conceivable, likely, probable; to be possible, to be conceivable, to be likely, to be probable
あり得べき
ariubeki possible, probable, likely
有力
yuuryoku influential, prominent; strong, likely, plausible, potent
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