expression, ichidan verb
say goodbye; bid farewell
A somewhat formal or literary expression for parting, often used when leaving a place, person, or situation, sometimes with a sense of finality.
彼は故郷に別れを告げて、都会へ旅立った。
He said goodbye to his hometown and set off for the city.
長年の習慣
It's hard to bid farewell to a long-standing habit.