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ではでは

also: でわでわ · でゎでゎ

Meanings

1

conjunction

then; well; so; well then

colloquial

Colloquial, often used at the beginning of a sentence to transition or conclude, similar to では but more casual and friendly.

See also: では

ではでは、次つぎの話わ題だいに移うつりましょう。
Well then, let's move on to the next topic.

2

interjection

bye then; bye bye

colloquial

Casual farewell, often used when parting from friends or in informal settings; reduplication adds a light, friendly tone.

See also: では

じゃあ、また明日あした。ではでは！
See you tomorrow. Bye bye!

Similar words

では
では is the standard, more formal version; ではでは is a colloquial, reduplicated form that sounds friendlier and more casual.
じゃあ
じゃあ is a very casual contraction of では, often used in informal speech; ではでは is similarly casual but carries a slightly more playful or emphatic tone due to reduplication.

Etymology

Reduplication of the conjunction/interjection では, adding a casual, friendly nuance. The exact origin of the reduplication is uncertain, but it likely emerged in informal spoken Japanese.