どちら
- which way; which direction; whereword usually written using kana aloneどちら is politesee also , and
- which one (esp. of two alternatives)word usually written using kana alone
- whoword usually written using kana alonesee also
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- which way; which direction; where
- which one (esp. of two alternatives)
- who
This meaning is used to inquire about a location or direction, asking for guidance or information about where something is or how to get to a place.
This usage is applied when comparing two options and requires someone to choose between them.
In this context, the term is used to ask about a person's identity or to inquire who someone is.
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Hasn't it been solved yet? Whose responsibility is it, the prefecture's or the country's?
These are both called "future volitional" and include the intent of the subject.
Write two expressions that are followed by either count or non-count nouns in conversation.
The Democrats haven't decided on their candidates yet, but in any case they're sure to lose.