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JLPT N3 Grammar

っけ

N3Confirmation

N3 · Confirmation · plain form + っけ / 丁寧形 + っけ

Meaning

what was it again; was it...?

Structure

plain form + っけ / 丁寧形 + っけ

Explanation

A conversational ending used when trying to recall something unclear or confirming previously known information.

Usage

Used in self-talk or among familiar people; in formal settings, use a more polite confirmation expression.

Example

会議は何時からでしたっけ。

What time did the meeting start again?

Common Mistake

It is not just asking for new information; it suggests the speaker once knew and wants to confirm.

Memory Tip

When memory is a bit fuzzy, add っけ at the end.

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