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sayonara

/sɑːjɒnɑːrɑː/ interjection · British & US
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What does sayonara mean?

interjection

A Japanese word used to bid farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or emotional sense. It is a polite way to end a relationship or a meeting.

Example

"As she boarded the plane, she turned to her friend and said 'sayonara', tears welling up in her eyes."

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