Decoded Slug: A あるいは B (A aruiwa B)

Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
A あるいは B (A aruiwa B)

A あるいは B (A aruiwa B)

Short explanation:

Indicates alternatives; 'A or B', 'either A or B'.

Formation:

Phrase A + あるいは + Phrase B

Examples:

今日は映画を見るあるいはショッピングをする予定です。
Kyou wa eiga wo miru aruiwa shoppingu wo suru yotei desu.
Today, I plan to either watch a movie or go shopping.
彼女は英語あるいはドイツ語で話すことができます。
Kanojo wa eigo aruiwa doitsugo de hanasu koto ga dekimasu.
She can speak either English or German.
僕らはコーヒーあるいは紅茶を飲むのが好きです。
Bokura wa koohii aruiwa koucha wo nomu no ga suki desu.
We like to drink either coffee or tea.
この仕事は正社員あるいは契約社員として働くことができます。
Kono shigoto wa seishain aruiwa keiyaku shain toshite hataraku koto ga dekimasu.
You can work as either a full-time employee or a contract employee in this job.

Long explanation:

The あるいは grammar point is used to show alternatives or options, similar to 'A or B' or 'either A or B' in English. It highlights the possibility of more than one option in a situation. It can be used with verbs, adjectives, and nouns.
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