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Base form used as a conjunction to connect alternatives. It can be used to mean 'or' in a neutral or formal sense, or 'otherwise' to indicate a consequence.
Theme
At a bookstore, User is browsing with their friend Sakura, who is helping choose between two novels.
または
または
or, otherwise
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine choosing between two options: 'mata' sounds like 'matter'—it doesn't matter which one, you can pick 'or' either way! 'Matter' → または (mata wa, 'or').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『または』 (mata wa, 'or') is often used in formal or written contexts, such as signs, instructions, or official documents, to present alternatives. In casual speech, people might use 『か』 (ka) or 『それとも』 (soretomo) more frequently.
Forms
Base: またはBase form used as a conjunction to connect alternatives. It can be used to mean 'or' in a neutral or formal sense, or 'otherwise' to indicate a consequence.