かしら
Meanings
- I wonder
- I wonder if ...
- I’m not sure but I wonder
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Explanation
かしら is a feminine, soft way to end a sentence, meaning “I wonder” or “I wonder if …” It lightly questions or contemplates something, often used by women or in written/lemin that feels old-fashioned or cute. It can express curiosity, doubt, or a gentle guess about the speaker’s own belief or about a situation. It’s not used for strong certainty and can sound playful or tentative. In casual speech, 男性 might use かな instead. It is commonly used with statements about oneself or about a situation the speaker is considering.
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Example sentences
I wonder if it’s raining today.
I wonder if he will come.
I wonder if this outfit suits me.
I wonder if I can wake up early tomorrow.
I wonder if it’s already late.
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