Japanese Word · Intermediate
さよなら
to say goodbye, to bid goodbye
Pronunciation: [sa̠jo̞na̠ɾa̠]
Meaning
to say goodbye, to bid goodbye
Example
青春にさよならする
to bid farewell to one's youth
Practice tips
- Practice さよなら out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.