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N5

どちら~

Ask which of two options, or politely ask where; 'which one', 'where'.

At a glance

どちら means "which one" when you choose between two things. It is also a polite way to say "where".

[A] と [B] と、どちらが [adjective] ですか。
[Noun] は どちらですか。

コーヒーと紅茶こうちゃと、どちらが好すきですか。 Which do you like, coffee or tea?


How to form it

Use Pattern Example
Which of two AとBと、どちらが~ですか 肉にくと魚さかなと、どちらが好すきですか。
Answer Aのほうが~です 魚さかなのほうが好すきです。
Both どちらも~ どちらも好すきです。
Polite "where" Noun + は + どちらですか お手洗てあらいはどちらですか。

The casual form is どっち: 犬いぬと猫ねこ、どっちが好すき?

Examples

  • この二ふたつのリンゴ、どちらが美味おいしいですか?

    Which of these two apples is more delicious?

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