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Processing keyword: ~っけ? (〜kke?)
The Japanese sentence-ending particle ~っけ (〜kke?) is used when the speaker is trying to recall information they have forgotten or are unsure about. It conveys a sense of "Was it... again?", "I wonder...", or "What was it again?". This expression adds a casual, sometimes introspective tone to the sentence.
~っけ is used to:
The basic structure involves attaching ~っけ to the end of a sentence, with slight adjustments depending on the type of word it follows.
Type | Formation | Example |
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Verb (Plain Form) | Verb + っけ | 行くっけ (iku kke) |
Verb (Past Tense) | Verb (Past) + っけ | 行ったっけ (itta kke) |
Noun | Noun + だっけ / だったっけ | 彼女だっけ (kanojo da kke) |
い-Adjective | Adjective + かったっけ | 寒かったっけ (samukatta kke) |
な-Adjective | Adjective + だっけ / だったっけ | 静かだったっけ (shizuka datta kke) |
Question Word | Question + だっけ | どこだっけ (doko da kke) |
~っけ? | ~かな? | |
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Usage | Trying to recall information; seeking confirmation | Expressing wonder or doubt; pondering internally |
Formality | Casual | Casual to semi-formal |
Example | 彼は学生だったっけ? (Kare wa gakusei datta kke?) Was he a student again? |
明日雨が降るかな? (Ashita ame ga furu kana?) I wonder if it will rain tomorrow. |
By understanding and practicing ~っけ, you can add a natural, conversational tone to your Japanese and express yourself more like a native speaker. Remember to use it appropriately based on the level of formality required in your conversation.
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