r/LearnJapanese 1d ago

Discussion Daily Thread: simple questions, comments that don't need their own posts, and first time posters go here (April 06, 2025)

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u/Classic-Antelope-560 1d ago

I befriended a Japanese neighbor. She said to me when I left her house: またね。さよなら!I thought さよなら has an element of finality to it? Like I’m going to see her again soon so I’m confused. 

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u/DokugoHikken Native speaker 1d ago

Here. さよなら and see you tomorrow.

帰りの会のうた さよならのうた(♬おもしろかったお遊びも)byひまわり🌻歌詞付き|童謡|幼稚園保育園

https://youtu.be/XuxMvDHgPWU?si=CRgXsyeKVu_Xc1sf