interjection
- goodbye (used as a farewell)
Usage: from Japanese
Examples
- After living in Tokyo for two years, she said sayonara to her host family.
- The old restaurant closed its doors with a simple sign that read ‘Sayonara.’
- He waved from the train window and called out ‘Sayonara!’ to his friends.
- It’s time to say sayonara to our old traditions and embrace change.
- The movie ended with the main character whispering sayonara before walking away.
- When the exchange student left, everyone gathered to say sayonara.