How to use さようなら (さようなら)
Meaning of さようなら
The Japanese verb "さようなら" (さようなら, sayōnara) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- Goodbye / Farewell: A formal or semi-formal way to say goodbye, often used when parting for a longer time or with less expectation of meeting again soon.
- Example: 卒業式で、友達に「さようなら」と言った。
- Translation: I said goodbye to my friends at the graduation ceremony.
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Dialogue
（キンブリー）看守さん
(Kimblee) Guard,
長い間お世話になりました
thank you for taking care of me for such a long time.
もう戻ってくるなよ
Don't ever come back.
ほんのお礼です
It's just a small token of appreciation.
まさか ちょっと待て！
No way, wait a moment!
やめろ 外してくれ！
Stop it, get it off me!
キンブリー
Kimblee
つまらないおもちゃです お子様にでもあげ てください
It's a boring toy; give it to a child or something.
👉👉では さようなら
Well then, goodbye.