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Both A and B (are acceptable options)
Used when the A and B are both ok, but only one will be chosen/used in the situation.
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    または             
I either walk or go by bike to work.
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       または         して ください  
Please bring either a computer or a tablet on the day (e.g. of the event).
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      または            
This weekend, I plan to stay at a hotel or a traditional Japanese inn.
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ここ       または      しましょう  
Let's insert an illustration or a photograph here.

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ANoun
または
BNoun
Basic Examples:
りんごまたはオレンジ (apples or oranges)

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shirokitsune
Level: 1333

I feel like the English is a little misleading. The title has it as "and" but the examples are "or."

I feel "Both A and B are acceptable options/ or" would be better as currently it looks like it just means "and."

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3 years ago
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マイコー
Level: 292

Cleaned it up a bit :)

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3 years ago
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waldmeisterswein
Level: 233

The dictionary entry for または also lists "either ... or ..." which I think has a different feel than "both ... and ...".

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5 months ago
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マイコー
Level: 292

It's my hope that the parentheticals help clarify that we're talking about choices (so one of the two), not an inclusive (both A and B are valid at the same time).

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