Noun か Noun か～ JLPT N5 Neutral

Noun ka Noun ka～

Expresses choice or alternatives; 'either', 'or'.

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

Formation

Noun1 + か + Noun2 + か～

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.

Example sentences

今日、映画を見るか、散歩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?
コーヒーか紅茶か、一つだけ選んでください。

Please choose only one, either coffee or tea.

Koohii ka koucha ka, hitotsu dake erande kudasai.
電車かバスを使って、学校に行くつもりです。

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

Densha ka basu o tsukatte, gakkou ni iku tsumori desu.
週末は山に登るか海に行くか、まだ決めていません。

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～？ JLPT N3