かしら

I Wonder (feminine)

kashira

TypeFinal
JLPT Leveln3

Summary

Feminine version of かな, expressing wonder, uncertainty, or a question. Traditionally used by women.

Usage Rules

  • I wonder: feminine equivalent of かな
  • Uncertainty: expressing doubt or questioning
  • Soft question: more tentative than か
  • Traditionally feminine, but used by some men in Kansai
  • 〜ないかしら = I wish〜would
  • Becoming less common among younger speakers

Example Sentences

あしたははれるかしら。

I wonder if it'll be sunny tomorrow.

これでいいかしら。

I wonder if this is okay.

時間があるかしら。

I wonder if she has time.

かったほうがいいかしら。

I wonder if I should buy it.

来てくれるかしら。

I wonder if she'll come.

Common Mistake

Men using かしら in standard Tokyo dialect (sounds feminine — use かな instead).

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