「〜か」- Uncertainty

Explanation

Grammar: Question word + か
Meaning: Indicates uncertainty, often translated as "some... or what."

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Question word + か	+ Noun, Verb, Adjective	Expresses uncertainty about something or time, often translated as "some... or what."

Basic Usage

「〜か」 is used to express uncertainty about something or time. It can connect to nouns, verbs, or adjectives and is typically used in the middle or at the end of a sentence.

Examples

• いつか日本にほんへ来たいたいです。
• Itsuka Nihon e kitai desu.
• I want to come to Japan someday.
  

• 彼かれは誰だれかに聞きいてみると言いっていた。
• Kare wa dareka ni kiite miru to itte ita.
• He said he wanted to ask someone.
  

• 彼かれは何なにかを探さがしているようだ。
• Kare wa nanika o sagashite iru you da.
• He seems to be looking for something.
  

• 何なにか食べたいべたいですか？
• Nanika tabetai desu ka?
• Do you want to eat something?
  

Summary

「〜か」 is an important grammar point in Japanese used to express uncertainty. By understanding its basic usage and complex applications, you can more accurately convey uncertain information and distinguish it from similar expressions.