それじゃ

それじゃ
conjunction, interjection
well then; in that case
informalcolloquialexpressiongreeting
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
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.

Forms

それじゃ is a casual contraction of それでは:

Usage

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 2026.10.7 3:23
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