English–Japanese
“i wonder” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikashira
Example
明日は晴れるかしら。楽しみです。asu wa ha re ru ka shi ra tano shi mi de su
I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow. I am looking forward to it.
How to say “i wonder” in Japanese
“I wonder” in Japanese is かしら (kashira).
Adds a sense of wondering to a statement without making it a firm claim or a forceful request for information.
Example sentences with かしら
この答えで合っているかしら、先生に確認してみます。ko no kota e de a tte i ru ka shi ra sen sei ni kaku nin shi te mi ma su
I wonder if this answer is correct, so I will check with the teacher.
Tips for using かしら
- The English "I wonder" can be used by speakers of any gender, while かしら (kashira) may sound feminine or somewhat old-fashioned depending on the speaker and situation.