また会う日まで
Mata au hi made
In Japanese, 'till we meet again' is translated as また会う日まで (Mata au hi made).
また会う日まで is used to express the sentiment of 'until the day we meet again'. Because of its weight, it is typically reserved for poetic, dramatic or sentimental contexts, such as song lyrics or significant farewells, rather than for daily casual interactions.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mata (again), au (to meet), hi (day) and made (until).
Which one should you use?
While また会う日まで is poetic and often implies a long or significant separation, またね is the standard, casual way to say 'See you' when you expect a routine meeting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle made (until) is attached to the noun hi (day) to indicate the duration of the waiting period.
How do you pronounce it?
Mata au hi made
Did you know?
- Japanese has a related concept called 縁 (en), which refers to the mysterious fate or karmic tie that brings two people together, often implied when hoping to meet again.
- While the phrase sounds quite certain, it is often used in Japanese pop songs and anime to signify a heartbreaking or permanent parting that the characters hope will eventually be reversed.
- The word au used in this phrase can be written with different kanji characters to distinguish between a planned meeting and a chance encounter, which shifts the emotional tone of the farewell.
Examples in context
- また会う日まで、元気でね。Mata au hi made, genki de ne.Till we meet again, take care.
- また会う日まで、お互い頑張ろう。Mata au hi made, otagai ganbarou.Till we meet again, let's both do our best.
Example conversation
Two friends are saying goodbye at the airport.
- 陽葵 Himari気をつけてね。また会う日まで。Ki o tsukete ne. Mata au hi made.Take care. Till we meet again.
- 健太 Kentaうん。また会えるのを楽しみにしてるよ。Un. Mata aeru no o tanoshimi ni shiteru yo.Yeah. I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
- 陽葵 Himari連絡してね。じゃあね！Renraku shite ne. Jaa ne!Keep in touch. Bye!
- 健太 Kentaもちろん！またね。Mochiron! Mata ne.Of course! See you.
