〜かな
〜かな means I wonder if; maybe. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. 「〜かな」 is used when wondering about something, almost like talking to yourself. It sounds softer and more casual than a direct question. It shows the speaker's uncertainty rather than asking strongly for an answer.
Japanese sources describe it as 「自分に軽く問いかける」.
〜かな examples
明日は雨かな。
I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.
この本はおもしろいかな。
I wonder if this book is interesting.
〜かな exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
この店は安い（ ）。
- かい
- かな ✓
- じゃないか
- そうに
I wonder if this shop is cheap.
田中さんは来る（ ）。
- そうな
- かしら
- かな ✓
- かい
I wonder if Mr. Tanaka will come.
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