Noun か Noun か～

When to use

Neutral, everyday "A or B" for simple choices.

Explanation

The Noun か Noun か～ grammar point is used to present two or more alternatives for a choice. It can be translated to 'either', 'or' in English. It is formed by placing the particle か in between two nouns or noun phrases.

• 今日きょう、映画えいがを見みるか、散歩さんぽするかどちらにしますか？

  Will we watch a movie or go for a walk today?

  Kyou, eiga wo miru ka, sanpo suru ka dochira ni shimasu ka?

• コーヒーか紅茶こうちゃか、一ひとつだけ選えらんでください。

  Please choose only one, either coffee or tea.

  Koohii ka koucha ka, hitotsu dake erande kudasai.

• 電車でんしゃかバスを使つかって、学校がっこうに行いくつもりです。

  I plan to go to school using either the train or the bus.

  Densha ka basu o tsukatte, gakkou ni iku tsumori desu.

• 週末しゅうまつは山やまに登るか海うみに行いくか、まだ決きめていません。

  I haven't decided whether to climb the mountain or go to the beach this weekend.

  Shuumatsu wa yama ni noboru ka umi ni iku ka, mada kimete imasen.

Or (Alternatively)

• ～？それとも～？～? sore tomo ～?N3Presents two alternatives or choices; 'or', 'either...or'.

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