How to Say ‘Other’ in Japanese
他の
ほかの
💬 Usage Tip: Adjective-like; pairs with nouns to expand options.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Asking for alternatives is often necessary due to limited services.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
他ほか
[hoka]
other
Indicating something else.
他の方法を試しますか？
Shall we try another method?
のの
[no]
no
A possessive particle in Japanese.
私の車は赤いです。
My car is red.
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