JLPT N4 Grammar (matawa)

Meaning

both; or; otherwise​; choice between [A] or [B]

How to use

Noun-1又は
または
Noun-2
matawa または または jlpt n4 grammar meaning 文法 例文 japanese flashcards

Learn Japanese grammar: 又は 【】(matawa). Meaning: both; or; otherwise​; choice between [A] or [B].

The kanji version is used in more advanced Japanese 又は, and this grammar can be used to express 2 different meanings.

Meaning 1) To choose one option between [A] and [B]. A more formal version of “or”.

Meaning 2) Both options [A] and [B] are valid.

*Note* This grammar point is very similar in meaning to .


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Example #1

コーヒーまたはおちゃからおえらびください。
koohii matawa ocha kara o erabi kudasai.
Please choose from either coffee or tea.
Example #2

にほんごまたはえいごではなせます。
nihongo matawa eigo de hanasemasu.
I can speak both Japanese and English.
Example #3

でんわまたはメールでへんじしてください。
denwa matawa meeru de henji shite kudasai.
Please respond either by phone or email.
Example #4

かいじょうにはちゅうしゃじょうがありません。でんしゃまたはバスをごりようください。
kaijou ni wa chuushajou ga arimasen. densha matawa basu o goriyou kudasai.
There is no parking lot at the event location. Please come either by train or bus.
Example #5

Aしゃとけいやくするのか、またはBしゃとけいやくするのか、こんしゅうじゅうにきめなければならない。
A sha to keiyaku suru no ka, matawa B sha to keiyaku suru no ka, konshuujuu ni kimenakareba naranai.
I need to choose this week whether I will go into contract with company A or company B.
Example #6

こくせきやせいべつまたはしょくぎょうなどでひとをさべつしてはいけない。
kokuseki ya seibetsu matawa shokugyou nado de hito o sabetsu shite wa ikenai.
We should not judge people based on their nationality, gender, or occupation.
Example #7

でんわでよやくしても、またはファクスでよやくしてもりょうきんはおなじだが、インターネットでよやくするとプレゼントがもらえる。
denwa de yoyaku shitemo, matawa fakusu de yoyaku shitemo ryoukin wa onaji daga, intaanetto de yoyaku suru to purezento ga moraeru.
If you reserve via phone or fax, the fee is the same, but if you reserve online, you receive a present.

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