あるいは

This is the 1216th most frequent Japanese word.

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あるいは

"Or" or "possibly."


Here, 'あるいは' is used as a conjunction meaning 'or', presenting alternative possibilities.

明日は晴れるか、あるいは雨が降るかもしれません。

Tomorrow might be sunny or it might rain.


In this sentence, 'あるいは' means 'perhaps', indicating a possibility.

あるいは、あなたが正しいのかもしれません。

Perhaps you are correct.


Here, 'あるいは' is used to list options, functioning as 'or'.

夏休みには、ハワイあるいは沖縄に行きたいです。

During summer vacation, I want to go to Hawaii or Okinawa.