さよう

na-adjective

so; like that; in that way

Formal or literary adjectival noun meaning 'in that manner' or 'such'. Often used in set phrases like さようなら (goodbye, from さようならば 'if it be so').

• さようならは「左さ様ようならば」の略りゃくだと言いわれている。

  It is said that さようなら is an abbreviation of 左様ならば (if it be so).

• 彼かれの意い見けんはさようではない。

interjection

that's right; indeed; exactly

Formal interjection used to express agreement or acknowledgment, similar to 'that is correct' or 'just so'.

• 「この書しょ類るいで間ま違ちがいありませんか？」「さようでございます。」

  "Is this document correct?" "That is right."

interjection

let me see; well now

Formal interjection used when pausing to think or recall something, similar to 'let me see' or 'well now'. Often used in polite or old-fashioned speech.

• さよう、何なにから話はなしましょうか。

  Well now, where shall I begin?