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.

Illustration for かしら (i wonder)

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.

Full entry for かしら: usage tips, similar words and word origin

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.

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