Japanese · Question Words
どれ
dore
Which one
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask which item to choose from three or more options. For two options, どちら (dochira) is used. どの (dono) is used before a noun.
Example
三つの中でどれが好きですか？
Which do you like among the three?
Etymology
'どれ' (dore) is an interrogative pronoun that has roots in Middle Japanese, where it was used to denote choice among multiple items. Its structure has remained consistent over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'どれ' (dore) is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese in informal contexts, often to inquire about options or selections in a casual setting.