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どちら
dochira
Description
「どちら」は、二つのものからひとつをえらぶときや、場所や方向をていねいにたずねるときに使います。
"どちら" is used when choosing one from two things or politely asking about a place or direction.
「どっち」よりていねいな言い方で、人にしつもんするときによく使います。
"どちら" is a more polite way than "どっち" and is often used when asking someone a question.
Meanings
どちらdochira
which one (of two, polite)
コーヒーとお茶、どちらがいいですか。
Which do you prefer, coffee or tea?
どちらdochira
where; which way (polite)
お手洗いはどちらですか。
Where is the restroom?
どちらdochira
who (very polite, of a person)
どちらさまですか。
Who is this?
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
どちら is the polite form of どっち, used in formal or respectful speech.
- Form
dictionary demonstrative in the ど- series (dore/doko/dochira), asking about choice, place, or direction.
In videos
“それをしてもしなくても、どちらでも関係ないです。”
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