🇯🇵 How to say

“goodbye” in Japanese

さようならさようなら
Illustration of "goodbye" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person waves goodbye to a friend at the train station as the train prepares to leave. The friend smiles and says 'さようなら' before stepping onto the train, creating a warm farewell moment.

Usage note

さようなら is a common way to say goodbye in Japanese. It can be used in both formal and informal situations, making it versatile for various contexts.

Examples

  • さようなら、またね！

    Goodbye, see you again!

  • 先生、さようなら。

    Goodbye, teacher.

  • 友達にさようならと言った。

    I said goodbye to my friend.

Quick check

What does "さようなら" mean?

  • A. goodbye
  • B. hello
  • C. thank you
  • D. (none)

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