Japanese dictionary
How to say "See you" in Japanese
またねまたね · mata ne
"See you" in Japanese is またね (mata ne) with friends, or では、また (de wa, mata) a little more politely.
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Ways to say "See you" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| またねまたね · mata ne | See you (casual). |
| また明日またあした · mata ashita | See you tomorrow. |
| では、またではまた · de wa, mata | See you (polite). |
| 失礼しますしつれいします · shitsurei shimasu | Goodbye (polite, work). |
How to use it
"See you tomorrow" is また明日, and "See you next week" is また来週.
At work, 失礼します is the safe way to say goodbye.
Example sentences
- じゃあ、またね。Jā, mata ne.See you.
- また明日。Mata ashita.See you tomorrow.
- では、また来週。De wa, mata raishū.See you next week.
- また会いましょう。Mata aimashō.Let's meet again.
- では、失礼します。De wa, shitsurei shimasu.Goodbye.
- またお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。Mata o-ai dekiru no o tanoshimi ni shite imasu.I look forward to seeing you again.
Questions
What is the most natural way to say "see you" in Japanese?
With friends, またね (mata ne). With coworkers, お疲れさまでした or 失礼します when you leave.
How do you say "see you later" in Japanese?
Say また後で (mata ato de).
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