さようなら

さようなら · sayounara · JLPT N2 · expression

good-bye

🚪 Etymology: 左様ならば (sayō naraba) = if it is so, then I take my leave

Short for 左様ならば, meaning if it is so, then. It marks a formal parting; casual goodbyes use じゃね (jane) instead.

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