どこかしら

Alternative writings: 何処かしら
Frequency:
1

An informal expression meaning 'somehow' or 'for some reason' used when the reason is unclear or vague.

ExpressionAdverbUsually Kana

Examples

今日はどこかしら気分が重い。

I feel down somehow today.

説明はしたけれど、どこかしら納得がいかない部分がある。

I was explained to, but there's still something that somehow doesn't sit right with me.

彼女の声は、どこかしら悲しげに聞こえた。

Her voice sounded somehow sad.

2

Used to refer vaguely to a place — 'somewhere' or 'somewhere or other'.

ExpressionAdverbUsually Kana

Examples

週末はどこかしら遠くへドライブに行きたい。

I want to go driving somewhere (someplace) far this weekend.

忘れ物はどこかしら家の中にあるはずだ。

The thing I forgot must be somewhere in the house.

旅行に行きたいけど、どこかしらいい案がないかな。

I want to travel, but I wonder if there's somewhere good to go.

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