🇯🇵 Japanese phrases

How to Say "See you later" in Japanese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
じゃね
"See you later" in Japanese · say it like jah-neh

The most natural way to say "See you later" in Japanese is じゃね. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

またね
Casual and friendly, often used among friends.
じゃまた
Slightly more casual, used when parting ways.

When to use it

You can use 'じゃね' when you are leaving a friend or someone you are close to. It is informal and conveys a sense of familiarity. It is suitable for casual conversations and everyday situations.

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Examples in Japanese

JapaneseEnglish
明日会おうね。じゃね。Let's meet tomorrow. See you later.
Common mistake
Learners often use overly formal phrases in casual settings, which can sound stiff.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear じゃね, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Japanese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is 'じゃね' appropriate for all situations?

'じゃね' is informal and should be used with friends or peers, not in formal situations.

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