IntermediateJLPT N3 Grammar

かな

I wonder if ~; I hope ~

Romaji: kana

Meaning & usage

I wonder if ~ | A sentence-final particle that indicates a self-addressed question or a question addressed to an in-group member.

Example sentences 9

  1. この問題、君に分かるかな。

    Can you figure out this problem?

  2. アパートの家賃は高いかな。

    I wonder if the apartment rent is high.

  3. 今日の晩ご飯は何かな。

    I wonder what today's dinner will be.

  4. 今日は何曜日だったかな。

    I wonder what day of the week today is.

  5. 今週末には何をしようかな。

    I wonder what I should do this weekend.

  6. 先生はお元気かな。

    I wonder if my teacher is in good health.

  7. 日本での生活はどうかな。

    I wonder what life is like in Japan.

  8. 来学期から日本語を始めようかな。

    I wonder if I should start Japanese next semester.

  9. 音楽会の切符があるんだけど、君は行けるかな。

    There is a concert ticket, but I wonder if you can go.