あり

あり is the continuative (renyoukei) form of ある, used to connect phrases in written or formal contexts. It marks existence or presence when placed after a noun (有り/あり), similar to saying 'there is/are' or 'there exists' in English. It also appears in fixed, concise notes or labels (e.g., signs, bullet lists) to indicate that something exists or applies. In many everyday situations, あり can sound blunt or clinical, so speakers often use ある in more natural conversation, especially with animate subjects or when speaking casually. When used with adjectives or verbs, あり helps create a compact, descriptive statement about the current state or possession of something.