っけ
I Recall / Was It?
kke
TypeFinal
JLPT Leveln3
Summary
Used when trying to recall information or confirming something that was forgotten. 'Was it〜?', 'I recall〜'.
Usage Rules
- •Trying to recall: 〜だっけ = was it〜?
- •Confirming information speaker forgot
- •Self-directed question: talking to oneself
- •Confirmation: seeking confirmation about past
- •Casual speech only
- •Used with だ/た forms
Example Sentences
名前は何だっけ？
What was your name again?
あの人、だれだっけ。
Who was that person, again?
やくそくはあしただったっけ？
The appointment was tomorrow, right?
そういえばそうだったっけ。
Come to think of it, that was the case.
しゅくだいあったっけ？
Was there homework?
Common Mistake
Using っけ in formal/polite speech (it is strictly casual).