いやいや、そういう意味じゃないんだ
No, no, that's not what I meant.
Japanese
じゃ
じゃ
Meaning: well then; in that case; so
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Example sentences
‘Well then, see you tomorrow.’
そんなばかなことを言うもんじゃない。
You shouldn't say such a foolish thing.
なあに、大したことじゃないから、気にしないで。
Oh, it's nothing major, so don't worry about it.
それは君のせえじゃないよ。
It's not your fault.
私なんざ、そんな大層な人間じゃありません。
Someone like me is not such a grand person.
そんな無粋なことを聞くもんじゃないよ。
You shouldn't ask such a tasteless thing.
そうじゃ、わしが教えたんじゃ。
That's right, I'm the one who taught him.
Usage Notes
A contraction of 'dewa' (では), used informally to mean 'well then' or 'goodbye'.
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