Japanese word

それでは

Pronunciation

Romajisoredewa

Meaning

  • conjunctionwell then

Example

それでは、始めます。so re de wa haji me ma su

Well then, I will begin.

Illustration for それでは (well then)

More examples

それでは、次の問題を一緒に考えましょう。so re de wa tsugi no mon dai o is sho ni kanga e ma shō

Well then, let's think about the next problem together.

Core concept

Takes an earlier statement as the point of departure for a following action or conclusion.

Common phrases

  • それでは、またso re de wa ma ta

    well then, see you again

  • それでは、失礼しますso re de wa shitsu rei shi ma su

    well then, excuse me

Similar words

じゃあjā: A casual word that responds to what was just said and introduces the next step.
それじゃsoreja: A casual expression that refers back to the current situation before introducing what comes next.
ではdewa: A formal word that marks a move from the preceding talk to a following action or conclusion.

Definition in Japanese

相手の発言やその場の状況を受けて、次の事柄を始めたり述べたりする際に用いる語。ai te no hatsu gen ya so no ba no jō kyō o u ke te tsugi no koto gara o haji me ta ri no be ta ri su ru sai ni mochi i ru go

Word origin

それでは (sore de wa) combines それ (sore, "that") with では (de wa), expressing a link between the stated matter and its next consequence or step.

Usage tips

  • それでは (sore de wa) can mean in that case when it responds to information, but it can also mean well then when it introduces the next move in a conversation.

Other meanings

  • in that caseconjunction
  • thenconjunction

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