あるいは
Reading: あるいは
Meaning: or, possibly, perhaps
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Example Sentence
明日 あるいは 明後日 行く
I'll go tomorrow or the day after.
Usage Notes
Used to present alternatives. More formal than または. Can also mean 'perhaps' in some contexts.
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