さようなら
sayōnara
Translations
1.
goodbye
2.
farewell
Notes
The term 'さようなら' is a neutral and polite way to say goodbye in Japanese. It is often used when parting for a longer period or when the next meeting is uncertain. In casual settings, shorter forms like 'じゃあね' or 'バイバイ' might be used instead.
Tags
#farewell
#parting
#goodbye
Examples
彼にさようならを言った。
Kare ni sayōnara o itta.
I said goodbye to him.
さようなら、また会いましょう。
Sayōnara, mata aimashō.
Goodbye, let's meet again.