either in Japanese
either in Japanese is どちらか, …か…か — either means one or the other of two options; whichever of two.
either in Japanese
どちらか
Pronounced: dochiraka
…か…か
Pronounced: …ka…ka
Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.
What does "either" mean?
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det One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
"You can take either road to get to the station."
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det Each of two; both.
"There are trees on either side of the path."
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conj Used to introduce the first of two or more alternatives, paired with "or."
"You can either call me or send a text."
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adv Used after a negative statement to add that the same is true of another thing, similar to "too."
"I don't like coffee, and I don't like tea either."
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either in a sentence
- You can take either road to get to the station.
- Either answer would be acceptable.
- There are trees on either side of the path.
- She held a heavy bag in either hand as she crossed the road.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "either" in Japanese?
"either" in Japanese is どちらか, …か…か. either means: One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
How do you pronounce どちらか?
"either" in Japanese is どちらか, pronounced "dochiraka".
How do you use "either" in a sentence?
Example: "You can take either road to get to the station." In Japanese, "either" is どちらか, …か…か.
Are there other ways to say "either" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "either": どちらか, …か…か.
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