Japanese Language 「Particles」 「Kashira・かしら」 NOTE: The usages of kashira are essentially the same as those of ka na, except that they are mostly employed by women. 1.Indicates uncertainty: "I wonder." 社長さん、今日何時に会社へいらっしゃいますかしら。 Shachō-san, kyō nanji ni kaisha e irasshaimasu kashira. I wonder what time the president will come to the office today. この機会の使い方、ご存じでいらっしゃいますかしら。 Kono kikai no tsukaikata, gozonji de irasshaimasu kashira. I wonder if you're acquainted with how this machine is run. 2.Indicates a question to oneself: ”I wonder." もう帰ってもいいのかしら。 Mō kaette mo ii no kashira. I wonder if it's alright to leave now [if I can leave now]. こんなすてきなプレゼントをもらって、いいのかしら。 Konna suteki na purezento o moratte, ii no kashira. I wonder if I should accept such a lovely present. 「Oh, you shouldn't have./Oh, what a lovely present! I don't deserve it.」 3.Indicates a hope or muted request: "I wonder." 今晩私の宿題を手伝ってくれるかしら。 Konban watashi no shukudai o tetsudatte kureru kashira. I wonder if you could help me with my homework tonight. 「Do you think you could help me with my homework tonight?」 コンピューターの使い方、教えていただけるかしら。 Konpyūtā no tsukaikata, oshiete itadakeru kashira. I wonder if you could teach me how to operate the computer. 「Could you possibly teach me how to operate the computer?」 Hope this helps! じゃまたね! °˖ ✧◝(○ ヮ ○)◜✧˖ °こゆうきあいはら°˖ ✧◝(○ ヮ ○)◜✧˖ °
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