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).