さようなら
さようなら
JLPT N5 · vocab_expression
Meaning
Goodbye
Examples

学校が終わって、さようならと言います。

When school ends, I say 'Goodbye'.

📖 How to Use

「さようなら」means "Goodbye." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

When you see 「さようなら」in a sentence, pay attention to the particle that follows — it changes how the word functions.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

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「さようなら」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「さようなら」mean in Japanese?+
「さようなら」means "Goodbye". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_expression" category.
How do you read 「さようなら」?+
「さようなら」is read as「さようなら」.
Is 「さようなら」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「さようなら」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「さようなら」?+
学校が終わって、さようならと言います。 — When school ends, I say 'Goodbye'.

Practice 「さようなら」 with spaced repetition