あれMeanings1expressionlet there be ...; may it be ...usually written using kana alonedated termDated imperative form of ある, used in wishes or blessings. Often seen in set phrases or literary contexts.光ひかりあれ。Let there be light.ここに平へい和わあれ。May there be peace here.2auxiliaryplease do ...usually written using kana alonedated termDated auxiliary used after a verb stem or verbal noun prefixed with 御 (お/ご). Forms a polite imperative, often in commercial or formal set phrases like お試しあれ.See also: お試しあれどうぞお試ためしあれ。Please give it a try.ご覧らんあれ。Please take a look.
