それじゃ

conjunction, interjection

well then; in that case

informalcolloquialexpression greeting

See also: それでは (formal form), じゃあ (more casual form)

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

Well then, see you tomorrow.

Alright, let's begin.

それじゃダメだよ。

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

それじゃ is a casual contraction of それでは:

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)

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Added 2026.1.28 20:27 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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