noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
choosing between two things; alternative; either-or choice
Refers to a situation where one must choose between two options, often with the implication that both cannot be taken. Commonly used in formal or logical contexts.
I am forced to choose between going on to higher education or getting a job.
この問題は二者択一で答えられるほど単純ではない。
This problem is not so simple that it can be answered with a simple either-or choice.
I was forced to choose between going on to further education or getting a job.
He was placed in a situation where he had to choose between two options and was troubled by it.
Due to the company's financial troubles, we were forced into an either-or decision.