sayonara
14 synonyms for sayonara, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Intj — Goodbye — a farewell, borrowed from Japanese.
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adieu
adios
cheerio
arrivederci
goodby
bye-bye
good-by
so long
good-bye
good day
au revoir
auf wiedersehen
Synonyms by Meaning
1. intj
Goodbye — a farewell, borrowed from Japanese.
“He waved and shouted "sayonara!" as the train pulled away.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese sayōnara, literally meaning something like "if that's how it is" — a farewell that implies accepting the situation.
Full origin of sayonara →Frequently asked questions
What does “sayonara” mean?
The word “sayonara” means goodbye — a farewell, borrowed from Japanese. In plain terms, a casual, borrowed way of saying goodbye, often used for dramatic or humorous effect in English.
How do you pronounce “sayonara”?
“Sayonara” is pronounced seye-uh-NAH-ruh (/ˌsaɪəˈnɑːɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “sayonara” in a sentence?
Here is “sayonara” used in a sentence: “He waved and shouted "sayonara!" as the train pulled away.”
What part of speech is “sayonara”?
Depending on how it is used, “sayonara” can be an intj and a noun.
Where does the word “sayonara” come from?
The word “sayonara” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese sayōnara, literally meaning something like "if that's how it is" — a farewell that implies accepting the situation.
How many meanings does “sayonara” have?
“Sayonara” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: goodbye — a farewell, borrowed from Japanese.
