じゃ
じゃ
conjunction / interjection
well, well then
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.
雨が降っている。じゃ、傘を持っていこう。
It's raining. In that case, let's take an umbrella.
時間がない。じゃ、急ごう。
There's no time. In that case, let's hurry.
彼は来ない。じゃ、私たちだけで行こう。
He's not coming. In that case, let's go just us.
安い。じゃ、買おうか。
It's cheap. Then let's buy it.
電車がないなら、じゃ、歩いて行こう。
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、行きましょう。
Well then, let's go.
じゃ、また明日。
Well, see you tomorrow.
Common farewell expression
じゃ、始めましょうか。
Well, shall we begin?
じゃあね、元気でね。
Well, bye then, take care.
じゃ、お先に失礼します。
Well, I'll be leaving now.
じゃ、そろそろ帰ります。
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)
FORMALITY:
- じゃ: casual
- では: formal/polite
- じゃあ: casual (variant with lengthened vowel)
USAGE NOTES:
- 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)