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5課 接続と会話
Connect sentences and conversations
5課

~。じゃ、~

接続:Sentence。じゃ、~
So; That's it. Very informal shortened form of では/それでは.
注意 / Note:Not suitable for formal documents or situations.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Very short and intimate exchange of ideas
Wonder: Is the situation completely casual?
Avoid: Do not use with guests/superiors
Tip to remember: じゃ is a shortened form of では
Check again: If you can use "so" in Vietnamese, じゃ is appropriate
じゃ、駅で会いましょう。
Then let's meet at the station.
じゃ、あとで電話するね。
So I'll call later.
じゃ、コーヒーを二つお願いします。
Then give me two coffees.

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