あらあらさよなら
ara ara sayonara
ara ara sayonara is a Japanese phrase used to express a gentle or surprised farewell.
This phrase is used when saying goodbye in a way that conveys a sense of gentleness or mild surprise.
How do you pronounce it?
ara ara sayonara
Did you know?
- The word sayonara comes from the phrase sayōnara, meaning 'if it be that we part'. It originates from a formal way of acknowledging the uncertainty of when people will meet again.
- In modern anime and manga, the phrase ara ara has evolved into a specific character trope used to signal that a seemingly gentle or maternal figure is actually teasing or hiding a powerful personality.
- While sayonara is taught as the standard word for 'goodbye', Japanese speakers rarely use it with friends or family. Using it in a casual setting can imply a permanent or cold separation, making it sound more like 'farewell forever'.
Example conversation
Yui is seeing Kenta off as he leaves her house.
- 結衣 Yuiもう帰る時間ですね。Mō kaeru jikan desu ne.It is already time for you to go.
- 健太 Kentaはい、ありがとうございました。Hai, arigatō gozaimashita.Yes, thank you very much.
- 結衣 Yuiあらあらさよなら。また遊びに来てね。Ara ara sayonara. Mata asobi ni kite ne.Oh my, goodbye. Please come visit again.
- 健太 Kentaはい、また来ます！Hai, mata kimasu!Yes, I will come again!
