English Word · Intermediate
sayonara
An utterance of sayonara, the wishing of farewell to someone
Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪəˈnɑːɹə/
Meaning
An utterance of sayonara, the wishing of farewell to someone.
Example
After a simply marvelous, entertaining two and a half hour meal, they reclaimed their shoes and ceremoniously bid their sayonaras to the Japanese girls.
After a simply marvelous, entertaining two and a half hour meal, they reclaimed their shoes and ceremoniously bid their sayonaras to the Japanese girls.
Practice tips
- Practice sayonara out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.