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〜(よ)うか: shall I ...?; I wonder whether to ...
N4 · 04 Intention, plans & decisions
Offers to do something among friends, or wonders aloud whether to do it.
Volitional form + か. Casual form of 〜ましょうか: 手伝おうか? Also used to talk to yourself when deciding: どうしようか. 〜ようかな is a gentle thought about a plan.
Examples
荷物、持とうか?
Shall I carry your bags?
今日は何を食べようか。
What shall we eat today?