Explanation
Used to ask which of two alternatives is preferred or to compare two things
Formation
Aと Bと どちら + Verb/Adjective/Noun
Detailed explanation
The grammar pattern Aと Bと どちら～ is used to compare two alternatives A and B, and ask which one is preferred, better, or more suitable. It can be used with verbs, adjectives, or nouns.
Examples
りんごとみかんとどちらが好きですか。
Ringo to mikan to dochira ga suki desu ka?
Which do you like, apples or oranges?
電車とバスとどちらで行くべきですか。
Densha to basu to dochira de iku beki desu ka?
Should I go by train or bus?
赤いワンピースと青いワンピースとどちらが似合うと思いますか。
Akai wanpiisu to aoi wanpiisu to dochira ga niau to omoimasu ka?
Which do you think suits me better, the red dress or the blue dress?
このカメラとあのカメラとどちらのほうが使いやすいですか。
Kono kamera to ano kamera to dochira no hou ga tsukaiyasui desu ka?
Which one is easier to use, this camera or that camera?
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.