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さよなら

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Meanings

1

interjection

goodbye; farewell

Casual parting phrase, slightly less formal than さようなら. Used in everyday conversation.

See also: さようなら

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

saying goodbye to; parting with; putting an end to

Used as a noun or with する to mean bidding farewell to something, often metaphorically (e.g., a lifestyle, a habit).

3

noun-modifying (irregular)

farewell; final; last; game-winning

Prenominal modifier used for final events, performances, or decisive moments, especially in sports.

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