或あるはMeaningsAdverb1. some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ... (Dated, Usually kana, as あるは...あるは...)Conjunction2. or; either ... or (Dated, Usually kana)Other spellingsあるは14%Kanji used或a certainPitch accentあるはComposed of或あるa certain ...; some ...Pre-noun adjectivalはindicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasisParticle