どちらも
どちらも
pronoun
both; either; neither (with negative)
1.
both; either one
refers to both options or items equally (in affirmative sentences)
どちらも美味しそうだ。
Both look delicious.
どちらも正しいと思う。
I think both are correct.
どちらも選べないなら、両方買えばいい。
If you can't choose between them, just buy both.
どちらも完璧ではないが、どちらも悪くない。
Neither is perfect, but both aren't bad either.
2.
neither (with negative verb)
used with negative verbs to mean 'neither of them'
どちらも好きではない。
I don't like either of them.
どちらも来なかった。
Neither of them came.
どちらも完璧ではないが、どちらも悪くない。
Neither is perfect, but both aren't bad either.
STRUCTURE:
どちら (which one of two) + も (inclusive particle)
USAGE PATTERNS:
- どちらも + affirmative → both
- どちらも + negative → neither
CONTRAST WITH 両方:
- どちらも - emphasizes "both" when choosing between two specific options
- 両方 - simply means "both" (more neutral)
RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
- どちらか - one or the other
- どちらでも - either is fine
- どれも - all of them (for three or more)
FORMALITY:
どちらも is slightly more formal than どっちも (casual version).