LEARN + JAPANESE / 143 of 186 JLPT N3
With or Without あり・なし
Attach あり or なし to a noun to label whether a feature or service is included: 保証あり, “with a warranty”; 予約なし, “without a reservation.” These short labels are common on signs, menus, forms, and product listings.
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なし follows the item that is absent, often with で when describing what can be done without it. あり marks an included feature or option: 保証ありなら、安心です, “If it comes with a warranty, that’s reassuring.”
I think that approach is an option too.
In casual conversation, ありだ means an idea is acceptable or worth considering; なしだ means it is out of the question or not acceptable. This use is informal and should be avoided in formal notices.
In Real Life
When comparing a service or purchase, 送料あり・送料なし makes the shipping charge clear at a glance. With friends, その案もありだね is a relaxed way to say “that idea could work too.”
Hint · 힌트
For labels, read あり / なし as “included / not included.” In conversation, ありだ / なしだ evaluates whether an idea is acceptable, so context changes the translation.
Vocabulary
| Japanese | English |
|---|---|
| additional charge | |
| to use | |
| warranty, guarantee | |
| reservation | |
| method, approach | |
| idea, proposal | |
| shipping fee | |
| to feel relieved | |
| application, sign-up | |
| necessary | |
| option, choice | |
| to include | |
| free of charge | |
| paid, with a fee | |
| condition | |
| eligible, target | |
| to fill in | |
| to check, confirm | |
| to add | |
| unnecessary |
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