~?それとも~?

~? sore tomo ~?

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Formation

Verb-casual + ?それとも + Verb-casual + ?, etc.

Presents two alternatives or choices; 'or', 'either...or'.

When to use

"Or (alternatively)" - used between two full question options.

Explanation

The ~?それとも~? grammar point is used to present two alternatives or choices in a single sentence. It is similar to 'or' or 'either...or' in English. It can be used with verbs, adjectives, or nouns.

Example sentences

Or (Alternatively)

Corpus examples (60)

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