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ふたつの選択肢
futatsu no sentakushi
two choices
彼はふたつの選択肢を前に悩んでいる
He is struggling with two choices
general
Two options or alternatives that one must choose between
この問題にはふたつの選択肢がある
There are two choices for this problem
彼女はふたつの選択肢を比較して決めた
She compared the two options and decided
This phrase is commonly used when presenting two distinct options that require a decision
Collocations
ふたつの選択肢を比較するto compare two choicesふたつの選択肢を検討するto consider two options
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Counting in Japanese
Note that 'ふたつ' is the counter word for two items, commonly used for small, countable objects
Gold Rule
Precision in Counting
In Japanese, counters like 'つ' are essential for counting objects. 'ふたつ' specifically refers to two items.
Word Origin
Composed of 'ふたつ' (two) + '選択肢' (option/choice)
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in decision-making contexts, both formal and informal. It emphasizes that there are exactly two distinct options to consider.
Word Breakdown
ふたつ
two
counter選択肢
option/choice
noun和英辞典