Saying goodbye at the right level
By the end you'll pick the right goodbye for friends, neighbours, and the workplace.
Part of the guide: Japanese Greetings: The Right One for the Time, Place, and Person →
- 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
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
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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