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Saying goodbye at the right level

By the end you'll pick the right goodbye for friends, neighbours, and the workplace.

N5 N5 to N4 · 3 phrases

Part of the guide: Japanese Greetings: The Right One for the Time, Place, and Person →

  1. 1

    じゃあね

    jaa ne

    Casual 'see ya' between friends.

    Use when parting from a friend after hanging out

    じゃあね、またする。

    jaa ne, mata renraku suru.

    See you, I'll text you.

  2. 2

    また

    mata ashita

    'See you tomorrow', light and warm.

    Use when leaving school, the office, or a regular meet

    じゃあ、また。

    jaa, mata ashita.

    Alright, see you tomorrow.

  3. 3

    おれさまでした

    otsukaresama deshita

    Polite 'good work today' that doubles as a goodbye at work.

    Use when leaving the office or ending a work call

    おれさまでした、おにします。

    otsukaresama deshita, osaki ni shitsurei shimasu.

    Thanks for today, I'll head out first.

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