VocabJLPT N4
which
PronounAdverb

Also written as 何れ

Definitions

  1. 1. which
  2. 2. where
  3. 3. all
  4. 4. anyway
An adverb meaning "eventually," "sooner or later," or "at some point," suggesting that something will happen in the future without specifying exactly when. It carries a sense of inevitability or patient expectation. It can also mean "either one" or "whichever" when used to refer to options.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Which of these two books would you like to borrow?

Sentence 2

She said either seat was fine.

Sentence 3

Her answer was neither "yes" nor "no"!

Sentence 4

Which of these two photos is from yesterday?

Sentence 5

Which room did that sound come from?