もしくは
もしくは
moshikuwa
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 4 — supplementary

Quick answer

もしくは (もしくは (moshikuwa)) means "or". It is read もしくは (moshikuwa). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

or

Also : otherwise

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Example Sentences

彼は外出するもしくは家にいるかのいずれかだろう。

かれはがいしゅつするもしくはいえにいるかのいずれかだろう。

He is either out or at home.

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