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、始めましょう。
Well then, let's begin.
それでは、また明日。
Well then, see you tomorrow.
それでは、失礼します。
Well then, excuse me (I'll be leaving).
それでは、次に進みましょう。
Well then, let's move on to the next.
それでは、皆さん、さようなら。
Well then, goodbye everyone.
それでは、お気をつけて。
Well then, take care.
2.
if that's the case
Used to draw a conclusion from what was said.
それでは、私が行きます。
In that case, I'll go.
それでは、困りますね。
If that's the case, that's a problem.
それでは意味がない。
If that's the case, there's no point.
それでは遅すぎる。
In that case, it's too late.
それでは、来週の月曜日に変えましょう。
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、始めましょう (Well then, let's begin)
2. Conclusion: Drawing inference from previous statement
- それでは、困ります (In that case, it's a problem)
COMMON PHRASES:
- それでは、また: Well then, see you later
- それでは、失礼します: Well then, excuse me (leaving)
- それでは、次に: Well then, next
- それでは、お気をつけて: 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