それじゃ

conjunction, interjection

well then; in that case

1. well then; in that case; so

casual contraction of それでは; used to transition to a new topic, make a conclusion, or indicate departure

それじゃ、また明日(あした)。

Well then, see you tomorrow.

それじゃ、始(はじ)めましょう。

Alright, let's begin.

それじゃダメだよ。

That won't do / That's no good.

CASUAL CONTRACTION:

それじゃ is a casual contraction of それでは:

それでは (formal) → それじゃ (casual)
Even more casual: じゃ, じゃあ

USAGES:
1. DEPARTURE: それじゃ、帰(かえ)ります (Well, I'm heading home)
2. TRANSITION: それじゃ、次(つぎ)の話題(わだい)に (So, on to the next topic)
3. CONSEQUENCE: それじゃ困(こま)る (That would be a problem)
4. STARTING: それじゃ、始(はじ)めよう (Alright, let's start)

FORMALITY SCALE:

それでは (formal)
それじゃ (casual)
じゃあ / じゃ (very casual)

general

Added 2026.1.28 20:27

08500/08804_soreja