does the word "Option" have an analogue in Japanese


In English, we use the word "option" in a wide array of situations with many
different meanings. When speaking, I struggled to find a word that translated
the meaning effectively. Some examples are:

> Giving up is not an option.

In this case I assume there is not a direct translation, and I have to use
`あきらめるわけにはいかない` or something of the sort?

> There are many drink options at that restaurant.

This is another usage that confuses me. I feel like `たくさんの種類` maybe works, but
that there is still a better way to say this.

> What are our options?

or

> That idea, won't work, we need to find another option.

This is the usage that really gets me. I am not aware of a word that exists
such that I can say, `僕らはほかの＜option＞を探さない/見つけないといけない`




The word 選択肢 can be used, possibly with small rephrasing, like this:

>   * 諦めるという選択肢はない。
>   * このレストランにはたくさんのドリンクの選択肢がある。
>   * 我々の選択肢は何か？
>   * その案はダメだ、別の選択肢を探さないと。
>

Still, 選択肢 is a relatively stiff word, and yes, something like 諦めるわけにはいかない may
be a reasonable choice in casual speech. If you feel like avoiding 選択肢, you
can say たくさんのドリンク **から選べる** , どんな **案** があるか, 別の **方法** を探そう, etc.

