This means 'maybe' or 'might'. You use it when you are not sure about something.
Verb [dictionary form] + かもPrimary
い-Adjective + かも
な-Adjective + かも
Noun + かも
This means 'maybe' or 'might'. You use it when you are not sure about something.
次のバス、すぐ来るかも。
The next bus might come soon.
山田さん、今日の会議には来ないかも。
Mr. Yamada might not come to today's meeting.
ごめん、鍵を部屋に忘れてきたかも。
Sorry, I might have left my keys in the room.
このケーキ、ちょっと甘すぎるかも。
This cake might be a little too sweet.
彼は犯人じゃないかもって、ずっと思ってた。
I'd been thinking all along that he might not be the culprit.
Using 〜かも is like wearing your pajamas to a fancy party. It is very casual. It shows you are not sure. It can make you sound a little childish in serious talk.
This is different from 〜だろう. That means you have a reason for your guess. This is also different from 〜みたい. That means you see or hear something. This just means you think something might be true.
Use this when you want to make your words sound softer. It helps you avoid sounding too strong. This is good when you say 'no' or share an idea.
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