どちら
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word どちら
1
どちら is polite
which way; which direction; where
Examples
あの〜郵便局はどちらでしょうか。
Uh..., where's the post office?
2
which one (esp. of two alternatives)
Examples
「花子と太郎のどちらが若いですか」「太郎です」
"Who is younger, Hanako or Taro?" "Taro is."
3
who
Kanji in this Word
何
7 strokes
Frequency: 340
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
what
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なに
なん
なに-
なん-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あが
方
4 strokes
Frequency: 46
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
direction
person
alternative
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-かた
-がた
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
から
な
なた
ふさ
まさ
みち
も
わ
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