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GRAMMAR
〜かしら
i wonder
Explanation
NOTE

かしら means I wonder and works just like かな, but with a softer, more feminine tone. It is traditionally associated with women's speech, though anyone may use it.

NOTE

Attach かしら to the plain form of a verb, adjective, or noun. Compared to かな, it sounds more gentle and reflective. It is common in everyday conversation and literature alike.

STRUCTURE
V普
かしら
彼かれは来くるかしら。
Kare wa kuru kashira.
I wonder if he will come.
この色いろ、似合にあうかしら。
Kono iro, niau kashira.
I wonder if this color suits me.
電車でんしゃはもう出でたかしら。
Densha wa mou deta kashira.
I wonder if the train already left.

Practice exercises

1
明日あしたは晴はれるかしら。
I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.
Answer
かしら
2
彼かれは来くるかしら。
I wonder if he will come.
Answer
かしら
3
今日きょう、雨あめが降ふるかしら。
I wonder if it will rain today.
Answer
かしら
4
この色いろ、似合にあうかしら。
I wonder if this color suits me.
Answer
かしら
5
電車でんしゃはもう出でたかしら。
I wonder if the train already left.
Answer
かしら
6
あの人ひと、まだ待まっているかしら。
I wonder if that person is still waiting.
Answer
かしら
7
彼女かのじょは本当ほんとうのことを知しっているかしら。
I wonder if she knows the truth.
Answer
かしら