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GrammarJLPT N5

Particle

Definitions

1. or

This particle is placed between two or more options to mean "or," presenting alternatives for the listener to choose from. For example, it can connect nouns or phrases to ask which one applies, similar to "A or B" in English.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

Tea or water?

Sentence 1

Should I buy it or not...

Sentence 2

He said, "Are you going or not? Hurry up!"

Sentence 3

Do you want to call now or later?

Sentence 4

I thought, "Just decide already — are you going or not?"

Sentence 5

Open a window or the door.