それでは

それでは
conjunction
well then, in that case
1. well then, in that case
Used to transition to a new topic or to conclude a conversation.
それでは、(はじ)めましょう。
Well then, let's begin.
それでは、また明日(あした)
Well then, see you tomorrow.
それでは、失礼(しつれい)します。
Well then, excuse me (I'll be leaving).
それでは、(つぎ)(すす)みましょう。
Well then, let's move on to the next.
それでは、(みな)さん、さようなら。
Well then, goodbye everyone.
それでは、お()をつけて。
Well then, take care.
2. if that's the case
Used to draw a conclusion from what was said.
それでは、(わたし)()きます。
In that case, I'll go.
それでは、(こま)りますね。
If that's the case, that's a problem.
それでは意味(いみ)がない。
If that's the case, there's no point.
それでは(おそ)すぎる。
In that case, it's too late.
それでは、来週(らいしゅう)月曜日(げつようび)()えましょう。
In that case, let's change it to next Monday.

それでは is a conjunction meaning 'well then' or 'in that case.'

FORMALITY LEVELS:

  • それでは: formal/polite
  • では: neutral (shortened)
  • じゃ/じゃあ: casual

TWO MAIN USES:

1. Transition: Moving to new topic or action

  • それでは、(はじ)めましょう (Well then, let's begin)

2. Conclusion: Drawing inference from previous statement

  • それでは、(こま)ります (In that case, it's a problem)

COMMON PHRASES:

  • それでは、また: Well then, see you later
  • それでは、失礼(しつれい)します: Well then, excuse me (leaving)
  • それでは、(つぎ)に: Well then, next
  • それでは、お()をつけて: Well then, take care

こそあど SERIES:

  • これでは: with this / at this rate
  • それでは: with that / in that case
  • あれでは: with that (distant) / considering that