さらば

Alternative writings: 然らば
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1A farewell greeting — literary or old-fashioned, similar to 'farewell' or 'goodbye'.

InterjectionUsually Kana

Examples

さらば、また会う日まで。

Farewell, until the day we meet again.

古い手紙の最後に『さらば』と書かれていた。

The old letter ended with 'さらば'.

2A conjunction meaning 'if so' or 'in that case' — somewhat archaic.

ConjunctionUsually KanaDated Term

Examples

さらば君の言う通りだ、計画を変更しよう。

If that's the case, you're right — let's change the plan.

彼が行かないのなら、さらばこちらも行かなくてよい。

If he isn't going, then in that case we don't have to go either.

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