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Mike Yavel
Darou/deshou Do "darou" and "deshou" have the same use ?
Aug 22, 2010 8:50 PM
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Deshou is a variation of "desu" while darou is a variation of "da". In this context, "deshou" sounds formal so I would recommend you to use deshou in conversations or when writing in desu/masu style. However, when adding "to (と) + verb", we always use "darou". e.g.) sou darou to omoimasu. chigau darou to iwaremashita. I often hear learners of Japanese saying "deshou to omoimasu", which is a typical mistake.
August 22, 2010
Yes. Deshou is formal though.
August 22, 2010
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