或るいは
あるいは
Conjunction
1.
or, either ... or
word usually written using kana alone
Adverb
2.
maybe, perhaps, possibly
word usually written using kana alone
3.
some ... and others ..., sometimes ... and at other times ...
word usually written using kana alone
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明日は晴れるだろう、或いは雨が降るかもしれない。
It will probably be sunny tomorrow, or it might rain.
この問題の解決策は、技術的なもの、或いは政治的なものかもしれません。
The solution to this problem might be technical, or political.
人生において、成功或いは失敗は、努力の量だけでなく、運にも左右される。
In life, success or failure is influenced not only by the amount of effort, but also by luck.
彼はその計画に賛成するだろう、或いは反対するだろう。どちらにせよ、彼の意見は重要だ。
He will probably agree to the plan, or he will oppose it. Either way, his opinion is important.
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