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JLPT N2 Grammar

あるいは

N2Parallel

N2 · Parallel · あるいは + 句子 / noun + あるいは + noun

or; alternatively; possibly

あるいは + 句子 / noun + あるいは + noun

あるいは presents alternatives or possibilities and can add another possible explanation.

It is common in explanations, reports, and formal conversation.

メール、あるいは電話で結果をお知らせします。

We will notify you of the result by email or by phone.

Do not confuse it with および; あるいは indicates alternatives.

A or B in a somewhat formal tone: あるいは.

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