Kanji 将 leader, commander, general 又 or again, furthermore, on the other hand Related words それとも More common and casual than はたまた ; used in everyday conversation to present alternatives.
あるいは Similar in formality, but あるいは can also mean 'perhaps' or 'some', while はたまた is strictly a conjunction between alternatives.
Written forms はたまた Usage 99%
Kana spelling is standard; the kanji form 将又 is rarely used.
将はた 又また Usage 1%
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; learners should use the kana spelling.
Etymology Formed from the older adverb はた “also; or again” and また “again; also,” with the combined form developing the alternative sense “or else.”
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