Grammar

〜かしら

Reading: かしら

Meanings: i wonder

Explanation

introduction

explanation

*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.

explanation

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

Practice exercises

usage_japanese
明日あしたは晴はれる{placeholder}。
Answer: かしら
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彼かれは来くる{placeholder}。
Answer: かしら
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今日きょう、雨あめが降ふる{placeholder}。
Answer: かしら
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この色いろ、似合にあう{placeholder}。
Answer: かしら
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電車でんしゃはもう出でた{placeholder}。
Answer: かしら
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あの人ひと、まだ待まっている{placeholder}。
Answer: かしら
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彼女かのじょは本当ほんとうのことを知しっている{placeholder}。
Answer: かしら