English–Japanese

“then” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoすると (suruto) · そうして (sōshite)

Pronunciation

Romajijā

Example

じゃあ、始めましょう。jā haji me ma shō

Then, let's begin.

Illustration for じゃあ (then)

How to say “then” in Japanese

“Then” in Japanese is じゃあ (jā).

Connects the preceding situation with a resulting choice, conclusion, or next step in a casual conversation.

Full entry for じゃあ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with じゃあ

準備ができましたので、じゃあ、出発しましょう。jun bi ga de ki ma shi ta no de jā shup patsu shi ma shō

We are ready, so let's set off.

Tips for using じゃあ

  • In casual replies, this expression can mean "well" rather than mark a firm conclusion, depending on the speaker's tone.

Other Japanese words for “then”

ベルを鳴らしました。すると、先生が来ました。be ru o na ra shi ma shi ta su ru to sen sei ga ki ma shi ta

I rang the bell. Then, the teacher came.

手を洗います。そうして、ご飯を食べます。te o ara i ma su sō shi te go han o ta be ma su

I wash my hands. Then I eat.

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