Translation of Japanese word "それとも" to English
それとも
それとも
[soretomo]
IPA: /soretomo/
Meaning
ConjunctionConnects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc., each of which could make a passage true.
How to use
それとも (soretomo) — 'or (in questions)'. コーヒーにしますか、それともお茶にしますか？ — Will you have coffee, or tea?
🇬🇧 English
or (in questions)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: それとも
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): それとも
Romaji Transcription: soretomo
Example Sentences
コーヒーを飲みますか、それとも紅茶を飲みますか。
コーヒーを のみます か、それとも こうちゃを のみます か。
Do you want to drink coffee or tea?
映画を見ますか、それとも公園に行きますか。
えいがを みます か、それとも こうえんに いきます か。
Do you want to watch a movie or go to the park?
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Common phrases
- 〜それとも〜— ~ or ~ (question)
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Frequency rank: #247 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "それとも" mean?▼
The Japanese word "それとも" means "or (in questions)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "それとも"?▼
The word "それとも" is read as "それとも" (soretomo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to show options.".
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