Are there other ways to say "See you later" in Japanese?

また後で (mata ato de) — see you later (today): When you'll see the person again the same day; また明日 (mata ashita) — see you tomorrow: Friends, classmates, colleagues; では、また (de wa, mata) — well then, until next time: Politer, among acquaintances.

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How to say “See you later” in Japanese

Q: How do you say "See you later" in Japanese?

またね (mata ne). Literally: "again, okay?". The most common casual goodbye among friends. To name a time, use また明日 ("see you tomorrow") or また後で ("see you later today"). Use また会いましょう or では、また for a politer tone.

またね

mata ne

Literally: again, okay?informal

The most common casual goodbye among friends. To name a time, use また明日 ("see you tomorrow") or また後で ("see you later today"). Use また会いましょう or では、また for a politer tone.

Other ways to say it

Japanese	Pronunciation	Meaning	When to use it
また後で	mata ato de	see you later (today)	When you'll see the person again the same day
また明日	mata ashita	see you tomorrow	Friends, classmates, colleagues
では、また	de wa, mata	well then, until next time	Politer, among acquaintances

In a sentence

じゃあ、またね！
Jā, mata ne!
Okay, see you!

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