Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sayonara
interjection
/saɪəˈnɑːrə/
Definition
A Japanese term used to express goodbye.
Examples
- After a long conversation, she whispered, ‘sayonara’ as she left.
- They waved and said ‘sayonara’ before heading off on their separate journeys.
Meaning
Sayonara conveys a sense of finality and is often used when parting is expected to be for a long time or indefinitely.
Synonyms
- farewell
- goodbye
- adieu
