A1 Expression Formal

どちらですか

dochira desu ka

Which one? (polite)

Meaning

Politically asking to choose between options.

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Cultural Background

Politeness is key. Using the wrong form can sound rude. Indirectness is valued. {どちら|どちら} allows the other person to save face.

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Number matters

2 items = {どちら|どちら}, 3+ = {どれ|どれ}.

Meaning

Politically asking to choose between options.

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Number matters

2 items = {どちら|どちら}, 3+ = {どれ|どれ}.

Test Yourself

Select the correct phrase for choosing between two items.

A: {コーヒー|こーひー}と{紅茶|こうちゃ}、____ですか。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: どちら

{どちら|どちら} is for two options.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct phrase for choosing between two items. Choose A1

A: {コーヒー|こーひー}と{紅茶|こうちゃ}、____ですか。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: どちら

{どちら|どちら} is for two options.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it is very formal.

Related Phrases

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{どちら|どちら}がいいですか

builds on

Which do you prefer?

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