我思う、ゆえに我あり。
I think, therefore I am.
Japanese
あり
あり
Meaning: a shout used in Kemari (Japanese kickball)
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Example sentences
The shout 'Ari!' echoed.
このレポートにはいくつか修正すべき個所があります。
There are several parts in this report that need to be corrected.
契約書には、支払い期限を明示する必要があります。
The payment deadline must be clearly stated in the contract.
日本は法治国家であり、法に基づいて国が運営されている。
Japan is a constitutional state, and the country is operated based on the law.
宮沢賢治は、岩手県出身の有名な詩人であり童話作家です。
Kenji Miyazawa is a famous poet and children's author from Iwate Prefecture.
彼は学者であり、且つ詩人でもある。
He is a scholar, and also a poet.
耄耋の身でありながら、彼は今もなお研究を続けている。
Despite being of advanced age, he still continues his research to this day.
人は環境に左右されるものであり、まさに哭岐泣練と言えるだろう。
People are influenced by their environment; it can truly be called 'crying at a fork and weeping over silk'.
Usage Notes
A specific shout used by players in the traditional Japanese game of Kemari.
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