じゃ

じゃ
conjunction, interjection
well, well then
formalexpressiongrammatical
See also: じゃあ (extended form)
1. well then, in that case
Used to introduce a conclusion or next action based on what was just said. Casual form of では.
雨(あめ)が降(ふ)っている。じゃ、傘(かさ)を持(も)っていこう。
It's raining. In that case, let's take an umbrella.
時間(じかん)がない。じゃ、急(いそ)ごう。
There's no time. In that case, let's hurry.
彼(かれ)は来(こ)ない。じゃ、私(わたし)たちだけで行(い)こう。
He's not coming. In that case, let's go just us.
安(やす)い。じゃ、買(か)おうか。
It's cheap. Then let's buy it.
電車(でんしゃ)がないなら、じゃ、歩(ある)いて行(い)こう。
If there's no train, then let's walk.
2. well, so
Used at the beginning of a sentence to signal a transition or wrap up a conversation.
じゃ、行(い)きましょう。
Well then, let's go.
じゃ、また明日(あした)。
Well, see you tomorrow.
Common farewell expression
じゃ、始(はじ)めましょうか。
Well, shall we begin?
じゃあね、元気(げんき)でね。
Well, bye then, take care.
じゃ、お先(さき)に失礼(しつれい)します。
Well, I'll be leaving now.
じゃ、そろそろ帰(かえ)ります。
Well, I should be heading home soon.

じゃ is the casual contraction of では.

Common expressions

  • じゃ、また (well, see you later)
  • じゃあね (bye then - casual)
  • じゃ、そういうことで (well, that's how it is)

Register

  • じゃ: casual
  • では: formal/polite
  • じゃあ: casual (variant with lengthened vowel)

Usage

  • Very common in everyday conversation
  • Often used when parting or transitioning topics
  • Can also connect sentences showing logical consequence

Related Words

Related: では (formal equivalent)
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Added 2026.1.11 20:12 · Revised 2026.9.2 11:55
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