How to Say ‘See you later.’ in Japanese
またあとで。
mata ato de
[mata ato deh]
Phrase Breakdown
また
mata
[mata]
again; another time
Shows that something will happen one more time in the future, such as meeting or talking again.
ぜひまた気軽にお話ししましょう。
Let's definitely talk again casually.
あと
ato
[ato]
later; afterward
Refers to a time after now, often used when postponing an action.
あとでメールを送ります。
I will send an email later.
で
de
[deh]
(forms 'later' with あと)
Particle that joins with あと to make あとで, meaning 'later on'.
あとで電話します。
I'll call you later.
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