Meaning of 或いは in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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或いは, 或はJLPT 3
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Kana Readingあるいは, あるは
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Romajiaruiha, aruha
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi), conjunction, Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- or; possibly
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Example Sentences
或いは, 或は, あるいは, あるは used in context
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It may possibly be fine tomorrow.
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文学、音楽あるいは演劇に対する批評家の仕事は、あらゆる仕事のうちで最も下等な仕事である。
The trade of critic, in literature, music, and the drama, is the most degraded of all.
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福岡氏にお会いいただけるか、あるいは貴社の方をどなたかご紹介いただけますよう、お願いいたします。
I would appreciate it if you could find time to see Mr Fukuoka, or to introduce him to one of your associates.
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微笑みは、理解、喜び、あるいはユーモアを解したことを伝えることが出来る。
A smile may convey understanding, joy, or an appreciation of humor.
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残りの６億人にとって、英語は第二言語あるいは外国語になっています。
For the other 600 million people, English is either a second language or a foreign language.
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最近では、人々が移民していく場合、日光とか植物、あるいは召使いを求めていくというわけではない。
These days, when people emigrate, it is not so much in search of sunshine, or food, or even servants.
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