Vocabulary

What does では (deha) mean?

では means well then, so.

Quick facts
Readingでは
Romajideha
Part of speechconjunction
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
では
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommondeha

well then, so

  1. 1conjunction then; well; so
  2. 2interjection bye then
  3. 3expression at; in; by
  4. 4expression if not ...; unless ...

Example sentences

  • Well then, see you tomorrow.

  • Well then, I'll begin.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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