いずれ
いずれ
adverb/pronoun
someday, eventually, which
1.
someday, eventually, sooner or later
At some point in the future.
いずれ分かることだ。
You'll understand eventually.
いずれ会いましょう。
Let's meet someday.
いずれ結果が出る。
The results will come out eventually.
いずれ時間が解決する。
Time will solve it eventually.
いずれまた連絡します。
I'll contact you again someday.
2.
which, whichever, either
Used when referring to one among several options.
いずれも正しい。
Both are correct.
いずれか一つを選んでください。
Please choose one of them.
いずれも素晴らしい。
All of them are wonderful.
いずれの方法でも構いません。
Either method is fine.
いずれか当てはまるものを選べ。
Choose whichever applies.
3.
anyway, in any case
Regardless of which option or outcome.
いずれにしても行かなければならない。
Either way, I have to go.
いずれにせよ、準備が必要だ。
In any case, preparation is needed.
いずれにしても行くつもりだ。
Either way, I intend to go.
いずれにせよ、決断しなければならない。
Anyway, I have to make a decision.
いずれにしろ、彼に相談しよう。
Either way, let's consult him.
いずれ has multiple uses as adverb and pronoun.
AS ADVERB (someday):
- いずれ + verb (someday will ~)
- いずれ近いうちに (sometime soon)
AS PRONOUN (which):
- いずれも (both, all, either)
- いずれか (one of them, either)
- いずれにしても/いずれにせよ (in any case)
WRITING:
- Can be written as 何れ or 孰れ (rare)
- Usually written in hiragana