あ
 
る
 
い
 
は

conjunction

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. or, either ... or.

adverb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. maybe, perhaps, possibly.
  2. some ... and others ..., sometimes ... and at other times .... As あるいは...あるいは....

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
あ
 
る
 
い
 
は
あるいは ✔
ある
或
 
い
 
は
或いは あるいは ✔
あ
或
 
る
 
い
 
は
或るいは あるいは