or in Japanese
or in Japanese is か, あるいは, それとも — or means used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
or in Japanese
か
Pronounced: ka
あるいは
Pronounced: aruiha
それとも
Pronounced: soretomo
又は
Pronounced: mataha
または
Pronounced: mataha
オーア
Pronounced: ōa
(tincture) The gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.
What does "or" mean?
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conjunction Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
"Would you like tea or coffee?"
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conjunction Introduces a consequence that follows if a stated condition is not met.
"Hurry up, or we'll miss the train."
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or in a sentence
- Would you like tea or coffee?
- You can pay by card or cash.
- Hurry up, or we'll miss the train.
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What is "or" in Japanese?
"or" in Japanese is か, あるいは, それとも. or means: Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
How do you pronounce か?
"or" in Japanese is か, pronounced "ka".
How do you use "or" in a sentence?
Example: "Would you like tea or coffee?" In Japanese, "or" is か, あるいは, それとも.
Are there other ways to say "or" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "or": か, あるいは, それとも, 又は, または, オーア.
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