あれ

expression

let there be ...; may it be ...

Dated 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.

auxiliary

please do ...

Dated 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.