それでは

それでは
conjunction
well then, in that case
informalgrammatical
See also: では (short form), それじゃ (casual form), それじゃあ (casual form)
1. well then, in that case
Used to transition to a new topic or to conclude a conversation.
それでは、始(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、次(つぎ)に進(すす)みましょう。
Well then, let's move on to the next.
それでは、皆(みな)さん、さようなら。
Well then, goodbye everyone.
それでは、お気(き)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(わたし)が行(い)きます。
In that case, I'll go.
それでは、困(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.
それでは遅(おそ)すぎる。
In that case, it's too late.
それでは、来週(らいしゅう)の月曜日(げつようび)に変(か)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

Functions

1. Transition: Moving to new topic or action

2. Conclusion: Drawing inference from previous statement

Common expressions

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

Related Words

Compare: それなら (if so)
Compare: さようなら (goodbye)
Compare: さよなら (goodbye)
Compare: ではでは (well then)
Compare: そういうことで (so)
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Added 2026.1.11 19:10 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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