Grammar

〜のだろうか

Reading: のだろうか

Meanings: i wonder ~

Explanation

introduction

explanation

*のだろうか* expresses a **deep, reflective wondering**. It is more **formal and literary** than *かな*, and often appears in writing, speeches, or when pondering something seriously.

explanation

Attach *のだろうか* to the `plain form` of a verb. The *の* adds an **explanatory nuance**, and *だろうか* adds **uncertainty**. Together, they create a tone of **thoughtful questioning**.

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Practice exercises

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これでいい{placeholder}。
Answer: のだろうか
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本当ほんとうにこれでいい{placeholder}。
Answer: のだろうか
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彼かれはなぜ辞やめた{placeholder}。
Answer: のだろうか
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人ひとは一人ひとりで生いきていける{placeholder}。
Answer: のだろうか
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明日、雨が降る{placeholder}。
Answer: のだろうか
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彼かれは来くる{placeholder}。
Answer: のだろうか
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これは本当ほんとう{placeholder}。
Answer: なのだろうか
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宇宙うちゅうに生命せいめいはある{placeholder}。
Answer: のだろうか
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明日、雨が降る{placeholder}。
Answer: のだろうか