Definition of 或いは (あるいは)
ある
或いは
あるいは
aruiha
Common word
conjunction
1.
or, either ... or(usually kana)
adverb
2.
maybe, perhaps, possibly(usually kana)
3.
some ... and others ..., sometimes ... and at other times ...(usually kana)(as あるいは...あるいは...)
Other readings:
あるいは《或るいは》[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
| 或 | some, one, or, possibly, a certain |