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Japanese - Grammar Points

「か」(2) Mark alternatives

「か」(2) Mark alternatives

or, whether or not

In addition to forming questions, can also function as a particle to indicate alternative options.

can be used to mark either sentences or nouns. In the standard construction of AB, the second is optional.

ケーキする(はん)する(まよ)っている

I’m torn between cake or rice today.

今日(きょう)(あめ)から(いえ)雑誌(ざっし)(ほん)()もう

Since it’s raining today, I’ll read a magazine or a book at home.

(いえ)()べるレストラン()まだ()めていない

I haven’t decided yet whether to eat at home or go out to a restaurant.

Formation

Verb + か

()べる()べた

い-Adjective + か

(たか)(たか)かった

な-Adjective + か

静か(しずかか)静か(しずかか)だった

Noun + か

学生(がくせい)学生(がくせい)だった

General Structure

Option1かOption2(か)

掃除(そうじ)洗濯(せんたく)

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