～かどうか JLPT N4

Formation

Verb-casual + かどうか, い-Adjective + かどうか, な-Adjective + (だ)かどうか, Noun + (だ)かどうか

Explanation

The ～かどうか grammar point is used to express 'whether' or 'if' in indirect questions or statements. It is often used to express uncertainty or to inquire about information in a more polite form. ～かどうか can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, and nouns.

Example sentences

• 彼が来るかどうか知りません。

  I don't know if he will come or not.

  Kare ga kuru ka dou ka shirimasen.

• この本が面白いかどうか教えてください。

  Please tell me if this book is interesting or not.

  Kono hon ga omoshiroi ka dou ka oshiete kudasai.

• 彼女が綺麗だかどうかは分かりません。

  I don't know whether she is beautiful or not.

  Kanojo ga kirei da ka dou ka wa wakarimasen.

• 彼が先生だかどうか覚えていません。

  I don't remember if he is a teacher or not.

  Kare ga sensei da ka dou ka oboete imasen.