Vocab Info
N3 Conjunction, Adverb
或いはor, possibly
Dictionary Definition
Conjunction
1.
or, either ... or
Usually written using kana aloneAdverb
2.
maybe, perhaps, possibly
Usually written using kana aloneAdverb
3.
some ... and others ..., sometimes ... and at other times ...
Usually written using kana alone, as あるいは...あるいは...
All Forms
或いは 【あるいは】
Common・Uncommon
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Pitch Accent
あ
る
い
は
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レシピ:「ハチミツ或いは砂糖を加えて下さい。」
Recipe : 'Add either honey or sugar.'
この実験が失敗だとすると、君か或いは私の責任だろう。
If this experiment is a failure, it is either your fault or mine.
免許証、或いは保険証があれば自分が自分である事を証明できたのに…。
If only I had a driver's license or an insurance card, I could have proven I am who I am...
ブラジルへは船、或いは飛行機を使ってもなかなか短時間で行く事は出来ません。
It is not easy to get to Brazil in a short time by either boat or plane.
昨日の災害によりそのイベントが或いは中止になる事も予測しておくべきである。
We ought to anticipate that due to yesterday's disaster the event could possibly be cancelled.
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