いずれ

いずれ
adverb, pronoun
someday, eventually, which
descriptive
See also: いずれも (all, each one)
1. someday, eventually, sooner or later
At some point in the future.
いずれ分(わ)かることだ。
You'll understand eventually.
いずれ会(あ)いましょう。
Let's meet someday.
いずれ結果(けっか)が出(で)る。
The results will come out eventually.
いずれ時間(じかん)が解決(かいけつ)する。
Time will solve it eventually.
いずれまた連絡(れんらく)します。
I'll contact you again someday.
2. which, whichever, either
Used when referring to one among several options (as いずれか "either", いずれも "both/all").
いずれも正(ただ)しい。
Both are correct.
いずれか一(ひと)つを選(えら)んでください。
Please choose one of them.
いずれも素晴(すば)らしい。
All of them are wonderful.
いずれの方法(ほうほう)でも構(かま)いません。
Either method is fine.
いずれか当(あ)てはまるものを選(えら)べ。
Choose whichever applies.
3. anyway, in any case
Regardless of which option or outcome (used in set phrases いずれにしても/いずれにせよ/いずれにしろ).
いずれにしても行(い)かなければならない。
Either way, I have to go.
いずれにせよ、準備(じゅんび)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
In any case, preparation is needed.
いずれにしても行(い)くつもりだ。
Either way, I intend to go.
いずれにせよ、決断(けつだん)しなければならない。
Anyway, I have to make a decision.
いずれにしろ、彼(かれ)に相談(そうだん)しよう。
Either way, let's consult him.

いずれ functions as both an adverb (someday) and a pronoun (which/either). It has a slightly formal or literary tone.

COMMON PATTERNS (adverb, someday):

COMMON PATTERNS (pronoun, which or either):

Common expressions

Writing

Usually written in hiragana. Can also appear as 何(いず)れ in formal writing.

Register

More formal than そのうち (someday, casual) or どれ (which one, everyday).

Related Words

Compare: そのうち (before long, eventually, sooner or later)
Compare: 今(いま)に (before long, soon, eventually)
Compare: 早晩(そうばん) (sooner or later)
Compare: 遅(おそ)かれ早(はや)かれ (sooner or later)
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Added 2026.1.9 21:15 · Revised 2026.10.9 16:16
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