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かな・かしら: the difference

Meaning

I wonder

Past papers

Not yet

Example

もうすぐ食たべに行いくかな。

I wonder if we will go eat soon...

Meaning

I wonder

Past papers

Not yet

Example

今日きょうは雨あめが降ふるかしら。

I wonder if it will rain today.

How to tell them apart

「かな」: for everyone; the most natural for everyday self-talk.

「かしら」: traditionally used by women, with a soft tone: 「明日は雨かしら」.

「だろうか」: written or more formal self-questioning: 「これで十分だろうか」.

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