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JLPT N4

～かどうか

Whether or not ~

Structure

Verb/I-adj (plain form) + かどうか OR Noun/Na-adj (without だ) + かどうか

How it works

This phrase is used to introduce an indirect question, inquiring about the truth or falsity of a statement.

Examples

彼が来るかどうか、まだわかりません。

I don't know whether or not he will come yet.

Common mistakes

Forgetting to use the plain form before かどうか.

Tip

Think of it as the Japanese equivalent of 'if' or 'whether' when expressing uncertainty.

More JLPT N4 grammar

ようにするようになるそうだ (appearance)そうだ (hearsay)ようだらしいかもしれないてしまう

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