またね
mata ne
See you
A casual goodbye for friends. Use a more polite expression in formal situations.
ONE CLEAR STEP AT A TIME
Until next time — beginner Japanese lesson
Every ending is another beginning. Learn three expressions with pronunciation guides, usage notes and a recall check.
Learning goal: recognise three useful expressions, explain their meanings, and recall them in a short check.
Read each phrase and its context. The app provides device-based audio if a Japanese voice is installed. The full written lesson below works without JavaScript.
Practise this lesson →また明日
mata ashita
See you tomorrow
明日 means tomorrow. A friendly goodbye when you will meet again the next day.
おやすみなさい
oyasuminasai
Good night
Used when going to bed or parting late at night, rather than as an evening hello.
Try to recall the meaning
Read each Japanese phrase before opening its answer. You can also do the three-question interactive check in the lesson workspace.
またね
See you · A casual goodbye for friends. Use a more polite expression in formal situations.
また明日
See you tomorrow · 明日 means tomorrow. A friendly goodbye when you will meet again the next day.
おやすみなさい
Good night · Used when going to bed or parting late at night, rather than as an evening hello.
Your next clear step
Revisit the phrases once without the English meanings. Then continue with a review of your phrases.
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