How is the word "さようなら" used in Japanese? Is it used for both hello and goodbye?
The word **"さようなら" (sayōnara)** is used in Japanese to say **"goodbye."** It’s typically used when you're parting from someone for a longer period of time or when you don’t expect to see the person again soon. It’s not used for "hello."
For saying hello in Japanese, you would use **"こんにちは" (konnichiwa).**
So, to clarify:
- **"さようなら" (sayōnara) = Goodbye**
- **"こんにちは" (konnichiwa) = Hello**
These words are used differently, so make sure to use **"さようなら"** when you mean goodbye and **"こんにちは"** when you want to greet someone.
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