ある
aruwa

Adverb

1. some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...

Dated
Usually Written in Kana
Related to あるいは
ガスで調理 ちょうりしますか、あるいは電気 でんきですか。
gasude chōri shimasuka aruiwa denkidesuka.
Do you cook by gas or electricity?
Conjunction

2. or; either ... or

Dated
Usually Written in Kana
Related to あるいは