Explanation:〜かどうか
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Used to indicate uncertainty or to express whether or not something is the case. It can be roughly translated to “whether or not” in English. This phrase often appears in questions or statements where there is doubt or a need to confirm something.
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V(plain form)かどうか、〜
イA(plain form)かどうか、〜
ナA(plain form)かどうか、〜 ※ナAだN(plain form)
だかどうか、〜 ※Nだ
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- Expressing Uncertainty: "〜かどうか" is commonly used when the speaker is unsure or wants to confirm if something is true.
- Yes/No Situations: It is often used when the answer could be either affirmative or negative.
- Commonly Combined with Verbs or Adjectives: "〜かどうか" follows verbs, adjectives, or nouns to make indirect questions or expressions of doubt.
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N4
Sample sentenes
トムさんは彼女がいるかどうか知っていますか?
Do you know if Tom has a girlfriend?
納豆は食べたことがないので、おいしいかどうかわかりません。
I've never eaten natto, so I don't know if it's delicious.
今晩の飲み会に参加できるかどうか、まだわかりません。仕事がたくさんありますから。
I'm not sure yet if I can attend the drinking party tonight. Because I have a lot of work.
服を買う前に、似合うかどうか確認します。
I will check if it suits me before buying clothes.
明日、雨が降るかどうか知っていますか。
Do you know if it will rain tomorrow?
早く終わった人は間違いがないかどうか、もう一度確認してください。
Please check again if the people who finished early made any mistakes.
Vocabulary
Japanese |
English | |
納豆 | なっとう | fermented Soybeans |
参加する | さんかする | to join / to attend |
似合う | にあう | to look good on |
確認する | かくにんする | to check |