かしら

Alternative writings: かしらん
Frequency:
1

A sentence-ending particle (mainly feminine) expressing wonder or uncertainty — similar to "I wonder" or "do you think?"

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Examples

明日は雨が降るかしら?

I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.

これで大丈夫かしらん。

I wonder if this will be okay.

彼、本当に来るかしら。

I wonder if he'll really come.

2

Indicates vagueness or imprecision — used in expressions like "something/somehow/somewhere" (e.g., "何かしら").

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Examples

何かしらいい方法があるかしら。

I wonder if there's some good method.

いつかしら彼に会える日が来るかしらん。

I wonder if a day will come when I can meet him.