sayonara
word
Definition
A Japanese word meaning 'goodbye' or 'farewell.' It is sometimes used in English and other languages to say goodbye in a dramatic or playful way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often playful or dramatic; not standard in English conversations, but used for effect. May appear in movies, pop culture, or when saying a final goodbye. Not interchangeable with regular 'goodbye.'
Spanish: sayonara - adiós (expresión japonesa)Portuguese (BR): sayonara - adeus (expressão japonesa)Portuguese (PT): sayonara - adeus (expressão japonesa)Chinese (Simplified): 再见 (日语表达) - sayonaraChinese (Traditional): 再見 (日語用語) - sayonaraHindi: सायोनारा - अलविदा (जापानी अभिव्यक्ति)Arabic: سايونارا - وداعًا (تعبير ياباني)Bengali: সায়োনারাRussian: сайонараJapanese: さよならVietnamese: sayonaraKorean: 사요나라Turkish: sayonaraUrdu: سایوناراIndonesian: sayonara
Example Sentences
He waved and said sayonara to his friends.
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At the end of the movie, the hero whispers sayonara.
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We all shouted sayonara as the train left.
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Well, it's time to say sayonara—I'll miss you all!
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After college graduation, they all hugged and said sayonara to each other.
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Don't just leave—give us a big sayonara first!
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