“Perhaps” in Japanese
Short answer
Perhaps in Japanese is “ひょっと” (hyotto). Full meaning: possibly, perhaps, perchance; unintentionally, accidentally.
Other ways to say “Perhaps” in Japanese
若しや
moshiya perhaps, possibly, by some chance, by some possibility
若しかして
moshikashite perhaps, possibly, maybe, by any chance, if I'm not mistaken; if, in case, in the event that
事にすると
kotonisuruto perhaps, maybe, possibly
若しかすると
moshikasuruto perhaps, possibly, maybe, by some chance
若しかしたら
moshikashitara perhaps, maybe, perchance, by some chance, by any chance
ひょっとすると
hyottosuruto perhaps, maybe, possibly
多分
tabun probably, likely, perhaps, maybe; a lot of, much, many, considerable, large (amount), generous
ヒョッと
hyotto possibly, perhaps, perchance; unintentionally, accidentally
ひょッと
hyotto possibly, perhaps, perchance; unintentionally, accidentally
或いは
aruiwa or, either ... or; maybe, perhaps, possibly; some ... and others ..., sometimes ... and at other times ...
たぶん
tabun probably, likely, perhaps, maybe; a lot of, much, many, considerable, large (amount), generous
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