さらば

Alternative writings: 然らば
Frequency:
1

A 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'.

2

A 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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