Japanese phrase
どちらが長いですか？ do chi ra ga naga i de su ka
Meaning
Which of the two is longer?
When to use it
A simple question about the relative length of two things. It is common when comparing objects in everyday settings and sounds neutral and polite.
Example dialogue
赤いリボンと青いリボンは、どちらが長いですか？ aka i ri bo n to ao i ri bo n wa do chi ra ga naga i de su ka
Which is longer, the red ribbon or the blue ribbon?
青いリボンのほうが長いです。 ao i ri bo n no hō ga naga i de su
The blue ribbon is longer.