intj
sayonara
seye-uh-NAH-ruh
Sayonara (intj) means Goodbye — a farewell, borrowed from Japanese. Example: “He waved and shouted "sayonara!" as the train pulled away.”
intj
1
Goodbye — a farewell, borrowed from Japanese.
"He waved and shouted "sayonara!" as the train pulled away."
noun
1
An instance of saying goodbye.
"It was a quick sayonara before they went their separate ways."
How to use sayonara
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, borrowed way of saying goodbye, often used for dramatic or humorous effect in English.
When to use it
Used informally in English, often half-jokingly, rather than as a genuine attempt at Japanese.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese sayōnara, literally meaning something like "if that's how it is" — a farewell that implies accepting the situation.
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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.
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