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Japanese term or phrase:
Ja Ne
English translation:
Later, see ya, bye
Jan 13, 2002 04:03
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Rachel Kelley
Ja Ne
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A fond friend said this to me. I'm curious as to the meaning of "ja ne" which I believe is Japanese. Thanks.
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| 4 +1 | Later, see ya, bye |
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| 1 | Ja (mata ato de) ne |
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Timothy Takemoto
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Works in: Japanese to English, English to Japanese
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Later, see ya, bye
"Ja ne" does not really mean a lot but it is written at the end of mails or when parting (generally assuming that those parting will meet or speak, or write again). It is an informal parting that is only used with friends. Literally it meads something like "well hey."
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Comment: "Thank you so much for helping out. I appreciate the quick answer, so when I reply, I will be able to know what the quote means. Thanks!!!
-Rachel"
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Ja (mata ato de) ne
It's a abrivated form for "Ja mata ato de ne" (Well, see you later , then), taking the initail "ja" and the suffix "ne" and skip the main expression.("Well, later") A very casual way of saying good bye.
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