English–Japanese

“well then” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoそれでは (soredewa)

Pronunciation

Romajidewa

Example

では、始めましょう。de wa haji me ma shō

Well then, let's begin.

Illustration for では (well then)

How to say “well then” in Japanese

“Well then” in Japanese is では (dewa).

Marks a transition from what has just been said to the next statement or action.

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

Example sentences with では

では、休憩にしましょう。de wa kyū kei ni shi ma shō

Well then, let's take a break.

Tips for using では

  • The phrase では (dewa) is a routine transition in polite conversation, so its meaning depends on the situation rather than on the word well alone.

Other Japanese words for “well then”

それでは、始めます。so re de wa haji me ma su

Well then, I will begin.

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