{"id":273262,"date":"2026-09-10T03:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=273262"},"modified":"2026-09-10T03:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:00:29","slug":"may-might-possibility-a2-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/ja\/blog\/may-might-possibility-a2-key\/","title":{"rendered":"A2 Grammar: Expressing Possibility with May and Might"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lc-answer\"><strong><span data-no-translation>May<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> are modal verbs we use to talk about things that are possible in the present or future.<\/strong> They show that we are not 100% sure something will happen or is true. Think of them like saying &#8220;perhaps&#8221; or &#8220;it&#8217;s possible.&#8221; For example, if you say <span data-no-translation>It may rain tomorrow<\/span>, it means there is a possibility of rain, but it&#8217;s not definite. Similarly, <span data-no-translation>She might be busy now<\/span> means it&#8217;s possible she is busy, but we don&#8217;t know for sure. We always use the base form of the verb after <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u307e\u305f\u306f <span data-no-translation>might<\/span>, \u4f8b\u3048\u3070 <span data-no-translation>may go<\/span> \u307e\u305f\u306f <span data-no-translation>might see<\/span>. These verbs are very useful for expressing uncertainty in everyday conversations and in exams like the A2 Key. Mastering <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> will help you communicate more naturally about possibilities and plans that are not yet certain.<\/div>\n<h2>What do May and Might mean?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-no-translation>May<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> are modal verbs. We use them to talk about things that are possible, but not certain.<\/p>\n<p>They express a degree of uncertainty. This means you are not 100% sure if something is true or will happen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is similar to saying &#8220;perhaps&#8221; or &#8220;it is possible.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>You use them when you are guessing or making a prediction that is not definite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-placement\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2B87DA,#29C4A9);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\u270d\ufe0f \u81ea\u5206\u306e\u30ec\u30d9\u30eb\u304c\u308f\u304b\u3089\u306a\u3044\uff1f<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.95;\">\u7121\u6599\u306e\u30ec\u30d9\u30eb\u5224\u5b9a\u30c6\u30b9\u30c8\u3092\u53d7\u3051\u3066\u3001\u30b1\u30f3\u30d6\u30ea\u30c3\u30b8\u8a8d\u5b9a\u8a66\u9a13\u5b98\u304b\u3089\u3042\u306a\u305f\u306b\u5408\u308f\u305b\u305f\u30d5\u30a3\u30fc\u30c9\u30d0\u30c3\u30af\u3092\u53d7\u3051\u53d6\u308a\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\u3002.<\/p><a href=\"\/ja\/%e3%82%a4%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%83%aa%e3%83%83%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a5\/%e3%82%a2%e3%82%ab%e3%83%87%e3%83%9f%e3%83%bc\/%e7%84%a1%e6%96%99%e4%bd%93%e9%a8%93\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#0A2540;color:#fff;\">\u7121\u6599\u30d7\u30ec\u30a4\u30b9\u30e1\u30f3\u30c8\u30fb\u30c6\u30b9\u30c8\u3092\u53d7\u3051\u308b<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>When do we use May and Might?<\/h2>\n<p>\u5f53\u793e\u3067\u306f <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> to talk about possibilities in the present or the future.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For present possibilities:<\/strong> You think something is true right now, but you are not sure. For example, <span data-no-translation>He may be at home now.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>For future possibilities:<\/strong> You think something could happen later, but it's not a definite plan. For example, <span data-no-translation>We might go to the beach this weekend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You use them when you don't have complete or definite information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do we form sentences with May and Might?<\/h2>\n<p>The structure for sentences with <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> is very simple.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, you need the subject (e.g., <span data-no-translation>I<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>she<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>they<\/span>).<\/li>\n<li>Then, you add <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u307e\u305f\u306f <span data-no-translation>might<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, you use the base form of the main verb (the infinitive without <span data-no-translation>to<\/span>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, you do not add <span data-no-translation>-s<\/span> to the main verb for <span data-no-translation>he<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>she<\/span>, \u3001\u307e\u305f\u306f <span data-no-translation>it<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Is there a difference between May and Might?<\/h2>\n<p>For expressing possibility, <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> are often very similar and interchangeable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Many native speakers use them in the same way.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes, <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> can suggest a slightly smaller or less likely possibility than <span data-no-translation>may<\/span>. However, this difference is often very small and not always important, especially at A2 level.<\/li>\n<li>You can generally use either <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u307e\u305f\u306f <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> to express possibility without a significant change in meaning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What about negative sentences?<\/h2>\n<p>To make negative sentences with <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span>, you simply add <span data-no-translation>not<\/span> after the modal verb.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u4f7f\u7528\u65b9\u6cd5 <span data-no-translation>may not<\/span> for negative possibilities. For example, <span data-no-translation>It may not rain this evening.<\/span> (It's possible it won't rain.)<\/li>\n<li>\u4f7f\u7528\u65b9\u6cd5 <span data-no-translation>might not<\/span> for negative possibilities. For example, <span data-no-translation>They might not come to the party.<\/span> (It's possible they won't come.)<\/li>\n<li>There are no common contractions for <span data-no-translation>may not<\/span>. While <span data-no-translation>mightn't<\/span> exists, <span data-no-translation>might not<\/span> is much more common, especially in spoken English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<caption>Summary of May and Might Forms for Possibility<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u30d5\u30a9\u30fc\u30e0<\/th>\n<th>Positive Example<\/th>\n<th>Negative Example<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation><strong>May<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>I may go to the party.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>I may not go to the party.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation><strong>Might<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>She might call later.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>She might not call later.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\u4f8b<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>I may visit my grandparents this weekend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She might be busy right now.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>It may not be sunny tomorrow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>They might not finish the project on time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>He may call you later.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>We might see a movie tonight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The train may be late.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u7df4\u7fd2<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-1300\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"1300\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"KET04 L6 GRAMMAR may \/ might\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-exam\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:#0A2540;\"><h3 style=\"color:#F2B705;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\u8a8d\u5b9a\u8a3c\u3092\u53d6\u5f97\u3059\u308b\u6e96\u5099\u306f\u3067\u304d\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.92;\">Langcom\u306f\u3001\u30b1\u30f3\u30d6\u30ea\u30c3\u30b8\u8a66\u9a13\u3001IELTS\u3001TOEFL\u3001DELE\u3001SIELE\u3001\u304a\u3088\u3073Michigan\u306e\u8a66\u9a13\u5bfe\u7b56\u30b3\u30fc\u30b9\u3067\u3059\u3002.<\/p><a href=\"\/ja\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#F2B705;color:#0A2540;\">Langcom\u306e\u4f7f\u3044\u65b9<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>\u30b9\u30da\u30a4\u30f3\u8a9e\u8a71\u8005\u304c\u3088\u304f\u72af\u3059\u9593\u9055\u3044<\/h2>\n<h3>Common Mistakes with May and Might<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u4f7f\u7528\u65b9\u6cd5 <span data-no-translation>can<\/span> for possibility:<\/strong> Many Spanish speakers incorrectly use <span data-no-translation>can<\/span> to express possibility, perhaps because of a similar use in Spanish. Remember, <span data-no-translation>can<\/span> is for ability.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u8aa4\u308a\uff1a<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>It can rain tomorrow.<\/span> (This means it *has the ability* to rain.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u53f3\uff1a<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>It may rain tomorrow.<\/span> \u307e\u305f\u306f <span data-no-translation>It might rain tomorrow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adding <span data-no-translation>to<\/span> \u305d\u306e\u5f8c <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u307e\u305f\u306f <span data-no-translation>might<\/span>:<\/strong> Modal verbs are followed directly by the base form of the verb.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u8aa4\u308a\uff1a<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>She might to go to the park.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u53f3\uff1a<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>She might go to the park.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adding <span data-no-translation>-s<\/span> to the main verb for <span data-no-translation>he\/she\/it<\/span>:<\/strong> The verb after <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u307e\u305f\u306f <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> always stays in its base form.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u8aa4\u308a\uff1a<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>He may comes to the party.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u53f3\uff1a<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>He may come to the party.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u3088\u304f\u3042\u308b\u8cea\u554f<\/h2>\n<h3>Can I use 'may' for permission?<\/h3>\n<p>\u306f\u3044\u3001, <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> can also be used to ask for or give permission, for example, <span data-no-translation>May I come in?<\/span> \u307e\u305f\u306f <span data-no-translation>You may leave now.<\/span> However, in this lesson, we are focusing on its use for possibility.<\/p>\n<h3>Are 'may' and 'might' formal or informal?<\/h3>\n<p>For expressing possibility, <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> are generally neutral in formality. You can use them in both casual and more formal situations. <span data-no-translation>May<\/span> can sound slightly more formal when used for permission.<\/p>\n<h3>How are 'may' and 'might' tested in the A2 Key exam?<\/h3>\n<p>In the A2 Key (KET) exam, you might see <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> in Part 5 (Multiple-choice cloze) or Part 6 (Open cloze) of the Reading and Writing paper. You may need to choose the correct modal verb to express possibility or complete a sentence that talks about an uncertain future event.<\/p>\n<h3>Is 'could' similar to 'may' and 'might' for possibility?<\/h3>\n<p>\u306f\u3044\u3001, <span data-no-translation>could<\/span> can also express possibility, especially for future events, similar to <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span>. \u4f8b\u3048\u3070\u3001, <span data-no-translation>It could rain later<\/span> means it's possible it will rain. At A2, focus on mastering <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> first.<\/p>\n<h2>\u95a2\u9023\u30ec\u30c3\u30b9\u30f3<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/ja\/?p=273014\">Future forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/ja\/?p=273107\">Future forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/ja\/?p=273121\">Future forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/ja\/?p=273154\">Future forms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May and might are modal verbs we use to talk about things that are possible in the present or future. They show that we are not 100% sure something will happen or is true. Think of them like saying &#8220;perhaps&#8221; or &#8220;it&#8217;s possible.&#8221; For example, if you say It may rain tomorrow, it means there is a possibility of rain, but it&#8217;s not definite. Similarly, She might be busy now means it&#8217;s possible she is busy, but we don&#8217;t know for sure. We always use the base form of the verb after may or might, like may go or might see. These verbs are very useful for expressing uncertainty in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":274200,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"bwfblock_default_font":"","langcom_teaches":"Future forms","langcom_cefr":"A2","langcom_type":"grammar","langcom_faq":"[{\"q\": \"Can I use 'may' for permission?\", \"a\": \"Yes, <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> can also be used to ask for or give permission, for example, <span data-no-translation>May I come in?<\/span> or <span data-no-translation>You may leave now.<\/span> However, in this lesson, we are focusing on its use for possibility.\"}, {\"q\": \"Are 'may' and 'might' formal or informal?\", \"a\": \"For expressing possibility, <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> and <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> are generally neutral in formality. You can use them in both casual and more formal situations. <span data-no-translation>May<\/span> can sound slightly more formal when used for permission.\"}, {\"q\": \"How are 'may' and 'might' tested in the A2 Key exam?\", \"a\": \"In the A2 Key (KET) exam, you might see <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> and <span data-no-translation>might<\/span> in Part 5 (Multiple-choice cloze) or Part 6 (Open cloze) of the Reading and Writing paper. You may need to choose the correct modal verb to express possibility or complete a sentence that talks about an uncertain future event.\"}, {\"q\": \"Is 'could' similar to 'may' and 'might' for possibility?\", \"a\": \"Yes, <span data-no-translation>could<\/span> can also express possibility, especially for future events, similar to <span data-no-translation>may<\/span> and <span data-no-translation>might<\/span>. For example, <span data-no-translation>It could rain later<\/span> means it's possible it will rain. 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