もしくは

This is the 1720th most frequent Japanese word.

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もしくは

"もしくは" means "or" or "otherwise."


もしくは is used here as a conjunction to present two alternative options for decision.

山へ行くもしくは海へ行くか決めてください。

Please decide whether to go to the mountains or to the sea.


もしくは connects two possible courses of action, indicating a choice between them.

彼の助けを求めるもしくは他の方法を探すことができます。

You can ask for his help or look for another way.


もしくは links two potential options for the offerings in a disjunctive manner.

昼食にはサンドイッチもしくはパスタを提供します。

For lunch, we offer either sandwiches or pasta.