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あり

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Meanings

1

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

existing; current; as it is

usually written using kana alone

Used as a no-adjective or noun to describe something that exists or is present at the current moment, often in contrast to what is ideal or planned. Common in phrases like ありのまま (as it is) or 現状あり (current state).

See also: ある

2

na-adjective, noun

alright; acceptable; passable

colloquialusually written using kana alone

Colloquial use, often as a response or evaluation meaning something is okay or good enough. Can be used like それでいい (that's fine) but with a more casual, abbreviated feel.

3

irregular -ru verb (-ri ending), intransitive verb

to be; to exist; to have

usually written using kana aloneformal or literary

Formal or literary verb form equivalent to ある, used for inanimate objects or abstract existence. Also covers 'to have' in the sense of possession or existence. Rare in modern speech; mostly found in written or stylized contexts.

See also: ある · ある

Usage patterns