日本語のおしゃべり

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！

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