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synonym Comparative
他に
VS
もしくは

Differences Between "他に" and "もしくは"

Option A
他に
Meaning
besides; in addition to; otherwise
Reading
ほかに (hoka ni)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
デザートに何か他にありますか。
Is there anything else for dessert?
Option B
もしくは
Meaning
or, otherwise
Reading
もしくは (moshikuwa)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私はもしくはに興味があります。
I am interested in or, otherwise.

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Which word fits this context: "(besides; in addition to; otherwise)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 他に: Used to refer to something or someone else, or additional things/options. 「〜の他に」の形で「〜に加えて」という意味で使われたり、質問で「他に何か?」と尋ねる際にも使われます。
- もしくは: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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