また来年
mata rainen
The English phrase "see you next year" is translated into Japanese as また来年 (mata rainen).
This phrase is used as a farewell when you do not expect to see the person again until the following year. It is typically used during year-end greetings or when parting ways at the end of a calendar year.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of また (again) and 来年 (next year).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form また来年 is used in casual or friendly settings. A friendly way to say this is Mata rainen ne.
How do you pronounce it?
mata rainen
Did you know?
- The phrase また来年 is often used by students and teachers on the final day of the school year, which in Japan typically occurs in March rather than December.
- While また来年 is a verbal farewell, Japanese culture uses nengajo postcards sent specifically to arrive on January 1st to maintain relationships for the 'coming year'.
- In Japan, the year-end greeting また来年 often coincides with the osebo tradition, where people give formal gifts to colleagues and superiors to thank them for the year's support.
Examples in context
- また来年、よろしくお願いします。mata rainen, yoroshiku onegaishimasu.See you next year, I look forward to working with you.
- さようなら、また来年！sayounara, mata rainen!Goodbye, see you next year!
- それでは、また来年会いましょう。sore dewa, mata rainen aimashou.Well then, let's see each other next year.
Example conversation
Two coworkers are leaving the office for the New Year holidays.
- 陽葵 Himariお疲れ様でした。また来年！otsukaresama deshita. mata rainen!Good job today. See you next year!
- 健太 Kentaはい、また来年よろしくお願いします。hai, mata rainen yoroshiku onegaishimasu.Yes, see you next year, I look forward to working with you.
- 陽葵 Himari良いお正月を。yoi oshougatsu o.Have a great New Year.
- 健太 Kentaありがとうございます。では！arigatou gozaimasu. dewa!Thank you. Goodbye!
