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いずれ
izure
eventually, sooner or later
いずれこの問題は解決されるでしょう
This problem will eventually be solved
formalinformal
at some point in the future; eventually
いずれ会える日を楽しみにしています
I'm looking forward to the day when we can meet eventually
いずれは海外に旅行に行きたい
I want to travel abroad someday
Often used to express a future event that will definitely happen, though the exact time is uncertain
informal
one of these (when choosing between options)
このケーキ、いずれ食べますか？
Which of these cakes will you eat?
いずれの選択肢も良いと思います
I think any of these options would be good
Used when selecting between multiple options, similar to 'either' or 'any' in English
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Time vs. Selection
Pay attention to context to distinguish between the temporal ('eventually') and selection ('one of these') meanings.
Gold Rule
Context is Key
The meaning of 'いずれ' depends heavily on the context. When in doubt, consider whether the sentence is talking about time or selection.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'いる' (to be) with the adverbial suffix '-zure', indicating an indefinite future time
Usage Notes
Can be used both as an adverb (indicating time) and as a determiner (indicating selection among options). The context usually makes the meaning clear.
Word Breakdown
い
to be
rootずれ
shift, deviation
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