Have you noticed that the character Beatrice from Re:Zero ends her sentences with kashira [かしら] and noyo [のよ]? In this article, we will examine the meaning of these words and understand why Beatrice uses these expressions.
Generally, characters use frequent expressions at the end of sentences to highlight something, to give emphasis, or to make themselves stand out. We have a popular example in the case of Naruto and his sentences ending with dattebayo.
Many other characters in anime often and deliberately end sentences with desu [です]. Regardless of the occasion, Beatrice uses an uncommon expression that is not usually seen in anime, the expressions kashira and noyo.
お前相当に頭が残念みたいかしら。
It seems she said: Omae Soutou ni atama ga zannen mitai kashira
Which Means: It seems you are quite stupid, I suppose!
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What Does Kashira Mean?
The expression kashira [かしら] indicates that you are not sure about something you are saying. It can be translated as I wonder and is used only by women. Kana [かな] is another expression with the same meaning that is often used.
Sites like Crunchyroll often translate kashira as “I suppose”. Used as a question, the expression kashira can mean something like “Do you know?”. The difference between Kashira and Kana is that Kashira is often used more by women and is more formal.
The word Kashira is composed of the question particle ka [か] along with shiru [知る] which means to know. For this reason, the expression makes total sense with “I don’t know, I wonder; I’m not sure”.
扉を敲いたのは誰かしら？
It seems she said: Tobira wo tataita nowa dare kashira？
Which Means: I wonder who knocked on the door?
See below a compilation of times Beti said Kashira:
What Does Noyo Mean?
We believe that noyo [のよ] is an expression used only to give extra emphasis, a very feminine expression. The expression can mean something like “actually” or “indeed” indicating that one is already aware of something.
One of the functions of the particle no [の] is to normalize verbs and adjectives, but at the end of the sentence, it can cause emotional emphasis and give a confident conclusion. Sometimes the way she ends the sentence indicates a question.
The particle yo [よ] at the end of sentences also indicates certainty, emphasis, disdain, or request. A mix of emotions that does not give meaning to the sentence but shows a bit of the speaker’s personality.
にーちゃの帰りを心待ちにしてたのよ
Niicha no Kaeri o kokoromachi ni shiteta no yo.
I was waiting for you to come home.
Beatrice’s Personality
Beatrice generally despises others and is terrible at dealing with people who try to get close to her. She is quite stubborn, a character considered tsundere and a bit childish for referring to herself in the third person using her nickname beti [ベチ].
It is quite interesting the way Beti talks, showing her feelings of disdain and ignorance, lack of care with the subject, lack of affirmation, and interest. I hope you enjoyed the article!
隠そうとしてたのかしら。ベチは話さない！
Kakusou to shi teta no kashira. Bechi wa hanasanai!
I wonder if I was trying to hide. Bechi doesn’t talk!
If you are an English speaker, you will enjoy the video below studying Beatrice’s phrases:
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