Meaning

Primary

Goodbye

Word Type

expression

Explanation

I saw your Nara (さようなら), but I then had to say goodbye. It was just a short trip, but at least I saw your Nara.

さようなら is a formal way to say goodbye, so a good word to use with colleagues and teachers.

A quick tip before I say goodbye: さようなら often drops its middle , becoming さよなら.

Pronunciation

さようなら
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • それでは、さようなら。

    goodbye then

    ジェニーさん、さようなら

    goodbye Jenny

    みなさん、さようなら

    goodbye everyone

Context Sentences

先生、さようなら。

Goodbye Sensei.

さようなら、一月。こんにちは、二月。

Goodbye January. Hello February.

さようなら、今までサカナをありがとう。

So long, and thanks for all the fish.