Japanese

かな

かな
Meaning: I wonder (sentence-ending particle expressing uncertainty or hope)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.
あれ、鍵をどこに置いたかな
Huh, where did I put my keys?
んん、それはどうかな。
Hmm, I wonder about that.
「彼はもう帰ったかな」「そうかもしれないね。」
「I wonder if he already went home.」「That might be so.」
忙しいところ悪いんだけど、僕に何か用かな？
I'm sorry to bother you while you're busy, but did you need something from me?
「彼は来るかな？」「さー、どうかな。」
"I wonder if he'll come?" "Well, who knows."
はて、どこに置いたかな。
Hmm, I wonder where I put it.
「雨が降るのかな？」「うん、そうみたいだね。」
'Is it going to rain?' 'Yeah, it seems so.'
ああ、美しきかな、この景色。
Ah, how beautiful this scenery is.

Usage Notes

Attached to the end of sentences to express wondering, doubt, or a gentle question to oneself. Often used when pondering something aloud. More casual than かしら.

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