じゃあ

じゃあ
interjection
well, well then
1. well, well then
Casual form of では used to transition or conclude.
じゃあ、()こうか。
Well then, shall we go?
じゃあ、また明日(あした)
Well then, see you tomorrow.
じゃあね。
See you!
Very casual farewell
じゃあ、(わたし)はこれで(かえ)ります。
Well then, I'll head home now.
(あめ)()っているの?じゃあ、(かさ)()っていこう。
It's raining? Well then, let's take an umbrella.

じゃあ is a casual contraction of では, used for transitions.

FORMALITY:

  • では: formal
  • じゃあ: casual
  • じゃ: more casual

USAGES:
1. Transition: じゃあ、(はじ)めましょう (Well then, let's begin)
2. Conclusion: じゃあ、これで (Well, that's all)
3. Farewell: じゃあね (See you!)

COMMON PHRASES:

  • じゃあ、また (see you later)
  • じゃあね (bye - casual)
  • じゃ、また明日(あした) (well, see you tomorrow)