どちら
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Base pronoun form. Used to ask about a choice between two or more options, often in a polite context. Example: 『どちらが好きですか？』 (dochira ga suki desu ka?, 'Which one do you like?').
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Yuki are deciding between two desserts on the menu.
どちら
どちら
which (one) / which way
Core Language Building BlocksPronouns
Memory Hook
Imagine pointing at two paths and asking, 'Which way?' It sounds like 'do-chi-ra' — think 'do' (as in 'do' something) and 'chi' (like 'cheese') to remember どちら (dochira, 'which one / Way').
Cultural Note
『どちら』 (dochira) is a polite form often used in formal situations or when showing respect. In casual speech, people might use 『どっち』 (docchi) instead. It's common in greetings like 『どちら様ですか？』 (dochira sama desu ka?, 'Who is it?' literally 'Which person?').
Forms
Base: どちらBase pronoun form. Used to ask about a choice between two or more options, often in a polite context. Example: 『どちらが好きですか？』 (dochira ga suki desu ka?, 'Which one do you like?').