JLPT N5 Beginner
さよなら
A farewell indicating long-term separation or permanent departure.
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サヨナラ Katakana version
1 Interjection
Goodbye" / "Farewell
A parting phrase implying a significant separation, long-term absence, or permanent departure.
Example
日本 を 離れる 友人 に 「 さよなら 」 と 言った 。
I said "goodbye" to my friend who is leaving Japan.
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2 Noun, Suru verb (`さよならする`)
Putting an end to" / "Parting with
The act of quitting a habit, discarding an object, or intentionally ending a specific lifestyle or relationship.
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3 Noun (used as a modifier)
Final" / "Game-winning
A sports term describing a play that immediately ends the game with a victory for the home team.
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