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whether (B1)

カタカナ: ウェザー

IPA: /ˈwɛðər/

Introducing a clause that expresses a doubt or choice between alternatives.

意味: 疑念や、二つ以上の選択肢のどちらであるかということを表す節を導く。

She asked whether I wanted coffee or tea. — She asked whether I wanted coffee or tea.
He was unsure whether to accept the job offer. — He was unsure whether to accept the job offer.
Let me know whether you can make it to the meeting. — Let me know whether you can make it to the meeting.

Japanese translations of Whether:

whether or not (idiom): Regardless of the situation; it doesn't matter which of the two possibilities is true. — "Whether or not you agree, we have to move forward."
whether to (prepositional phrase): Introducing an infinitive phrase to express a choice or uncertainty about an action. — "She was debating whether to call him or send an email."