goodbye

10:57 Jun 27, 2000
English to Japanese translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: goodbye
when you want to say bye????
nikki


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nasayonara
Henry Dotterer


  

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3 hrs
sayonara


Explanation:
"sayonara" is somewhat formal; it is also the most well-known way--outside of Japan--of saying goodbye in Japanese.

Young people or friends might say something like "jya, mata" or "bai-bai" (somewhat feminine)

Henry Dotterer
United States
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