Translation of Japanese word "または" to English
または
または
[matawa]
IPA: /matawa/
Meaning
ConjunctionConnects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc., each of which could make a passage true.
How to use
または (matawa) — 'or'. Formal conjunction. Used in writing and formal contexts. Casual: か (ka) or それとも (soretomo) for questions. AまたはB — A or B.
🇬🇧 English
or
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: または
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): または
Romaji Transcription: matawa
Example Sentences
公園または海に行けます。
You can go to the park or the beach.
コーヒーまたはお茶はいかがですか。
Would you like coffee or tea?
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Common phrases
- AまたはB— A or B
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Frequency rank: #21 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "または" mean?▼
The Japanese word "または" means "or" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "または"?▼
The word "または" is read as "または" (matawa). 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 indicate an alternative or option.".
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