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まい
English
Auxiliary
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.)
Auxiliary
don't (doesn't) intend to, intend not to
Auxiliary
must not, (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
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Grammar
～まい: won't (do something)
～まい: probably won't
～まい: Don't do ~
まい／まいか
Phrases
そうしたところで君には何もなるまい。
Parts: 然うした (そうした) 所で (ところで) 君 (きみ) には 何も (なにも) 成る (なる) まい
You will gain nothing from doing that.
You'll gain nothing from doing that.

相手チームはラインを越えさせまいとしたのです。
Parts: 相手 (あいて) チーム (ティーム) ライン 越える (こえる) まい とする のです (んです)
The other team tried to keep them from crossing the line.