いずれの

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determinerIntermediate either of
formal

Used to indicate a choice between two or more options, similar to 'either of' or 'any of' in English.

いずれの選択肢も良いです。

Any of the options is good.

いずれの道を選んでも、結果は同じです。

No matter which path you choose, the result will be the same.

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This form is often used in formal or written contexts to present options neutrally.

Collocations

いずれの場合もin any caseいずれの選択肢any of the options

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

'いずれの' is more formal than 'どちらの' (for two options) or 'どの' (for more than two).

Gold Rule

Neutral Presentation

Use 'いずれの' when presenting options without bias, especially in writing.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'いずれ' (which/any) + 'の' (possessive particle), forming a determiner to indicate selection among options.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal writing or when presenting multiple choices. In spoken Japanese, 'どちらの' is more common for two options.

Word Breakdown

いずれ
which/any
root
+
possessive particle
suffix
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