Japanese もしくは grammar moshikuha
Let’s learn Japanese もしくは grammar moshikuha :
Formation :
N1もしくはN2
Meaning and how to use :
Describing the meaning “one of two”. This structure gives the requirement to select N1 or N2, or express the meaning to choose whichever is appropriate if N1 or N2 is suitable.
Examples
イギリスもしくはフランスに出張することになる。
Igirisu moshikuwa Furansu ni shutchou suru koto ni naru.
I will go on a business in England or France.
ウェブもしくは直接に行って登録してください。
Webu moshikuwa chokusetsu ni itte touroku shite kudasai.
Please register on the web or directly.
経費はクレジットカードもしくは直接に受付で払うことが出来ます。
Keihi wa kurejittokaado moshikuwa chokusetsu ni uketsuke de harau koto ga dekimasu.
Expenses can be paid by credit card or directly at the reception.
青森に行くと車もしくは飛行機で行くことにします。
Aomori ni iku to kuruma moshikuwa hikouki de iku koto ni shimasu.
When I go to Aomori I will go by car or plane.
担当の田中さんもしくは野原部長に伝えたほうがいい。
Tantou no tanaka san moshikuwa nohara buchou ni tsutaeta hou ga ii.
Tell the Mr Tanaka or the Manager Nohara.
Note: When N1 is divided into two in the structure “N1 もしくは N2”, it will form a relationship “N1AもしくはN1B 、 ま た は N2”
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