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pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
which way;which direction;where
どちら is polite
あの〜郵便局はどちらでしょうか。
Uh..., where's the post office?
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pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
which one (esp. of two alternatives)
「花子と太郎のどちらが若いですか」「太郎です」
"Who is younger, Hanako or Taro?" "Taro is."
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pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
who
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pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
who
「どなたですか」「お母さんよ」
"Who is it?" "It's your mother."
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pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
poetical term
which way;which direction;where
2
pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
poetical term
who
Other forms
いず方 【いずかた】 (search-only kanji form)
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pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
poetical term
which way;which direction;where
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expressions (phrases
word usually written using kana alone
both
これらはどちらも“意志未来”と呼ばれるもので、主語の意図が含まれています。
These are both called "future volitional" and include the intent of the subject.
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expressions (phrases
word usually written using kana alone
(not) either
with neg. sentence
私はそのふたごのどちらも知らない。
I don't know either twin.
