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How do you say "see you later" in Japanese?

また後でね

mata atode ne

Phrase Kanji

In Japanese, "see you later" is また後でね (mata atode ne).

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Pronunciation

Say mah-tah ah-toh-deh neh, mata means 'again', keep the final ne light and friendly like a casual sign-off.

Writing and usage

また後でね is written using kanji. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

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How to remember また後でね

Mata sounds like 'mat, uh', picture waving goodbye while stepping off the welcome mat, matter-of-factly saying you'll see them later.

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Questions about また後でね

How do you pronounce また後でね?

Say mah-tah ah-toh-deh neh, mata means 'again', keep the final ne light and friendly like a casual sign-off.

Is また後でね formal or casual?

また後でね is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.

How is また後でね written in Japanese?

また後でね is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as mata atode ne.

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