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か否か

Formal expression for whether or not

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〜かどうか common in speech
Expression / Phrase

Whether or not

Used to present a binary condition or decision in formal writing, functioning as a stiffer alternative to かどうか.

Example

その 情報 が 正確 か 否か 、 確認 が 必要 です 。

It is necessary to confirm whether or not that information is accurate.

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か否か
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Formal expression for whether or not
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