Japanese

では

では
Meaning: well then; so; in that case
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

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Example sentences

では、会議を始めましょう。
Well then, let's start the meeting.
暗い道では足元に気をつけてください。
Please be careful of your step on dark roads.
彼は金持ちだ。だからって、何でも買えるわけではない。
He is rich. Even so, it doesn't mean he can buy anything.
彼は悪意を持ってその噂を広めたわけではないだろう。
He probably didn't spread that rumor with malice.
私が知っているかぎりでは、彼は来ないはずです。
As far as I know, he shouldn't be coming.

Usage Notes

Used to transition to a new topic or to conclude a previous one before starting something else. It is a formal version of 'ja' or 'jaa'.

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