conjunction

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. or, either ... or.

adverb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. maybe, perhaps, possibly.
  2. some ... and others ..., sometimes ... and at other times .... As あるいは...あるいは....

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
あるいは
 
 
或いは あるいは
 
 
 
或るいは あるいは