文法の説明

N3 レッスン 2: 8/22

それではIf so, Well (then), In that case

使い方・接続

（それ ）+ では(1) + Phrase

(1) じゃあ、じゃ

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  • 使用域

    一般

「では・それでは・じゃあ」の情報

では and じゃあ are both abbreviations of それでは, and used as conjunctions in Japanese. This structure may be considered as a combination of それ, the case marking particle で, and the binding (adverbial) particle は, but is commonly treated as a single word.

それでは has two primary functions. It can be used to continue in the same topic, showing that '(B) is a result of (A)'. Or it may be used to change the conversation topic completely, showing that '(A) is at a good point to become (B)'. In each of these cases, it can be translated as 'and with that' in English. 'If so', 'well then', and 'in that case' are also common translations.

The translation of 'in that case' is most commonly used when one person is making an assumption/drawing a conclusion about something that someone else has just said.

Fun Fact

それでは, では, and じゃあ are also frequently used as a polite way to say 'goodbye'. In these situations, it comes across in a similar way to 'well…. I best be off' in English.

関連

例文

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    じゃあ、ここで失礼(しつれい)します。

    Well then, I will take my leave.

    では、こうしたらどうでしょう。

    Well, how about trying it this way?

    では、次(つぎ)の問題(もんだい)です。

    Well then, on to the next question!

    じゃあ…本(ほん)を取(と)ってくるから。ちょっと待(ま)ってて。

    Well... I'll go grab my book. Hang on a sec.

    では、また来週(らいしゅう)の火曜日(かようび)に会(あ)いましょう。

    Well, let's meet again next Tuesday.

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      • mrnoone

        mrnoone

        English translation:
        Well then
        In that case

        Structure:
        では + Phrase
        それでは + Phrase
        じゃあ + Phrase

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      • eefara

        eefara

        Could there be notes added to the grammar page detailing the differences between では・それでは・じゃあ? I’m guessing it’s just a matter of formality, but it would be good to have confirmation on the page.

      • mrnoone

        mrnoone

        Hey and sorry for the late answer

        You are right! The difference comes to formality.

        それでは and its contraction では have the same level of formality and are used in formal writing, formal/polite speech.

        In casual language, それじゃあ、それじゃ、じゃあ and じゃ are used instead.

        I will add this information to the grammar point!

        Thank you

      • ggw1776

        ggw1776

        Still not all that clear on the grammar page on the different levels. It lists those like you say, but I had the following:
        ______、ここで失礼します
        それじゃ was listed as too casual, but it accepted じゃあ

      • Daru

        Daru

        That’s because じゃあ is a tad more formal than それじゃ！

      • Jackalopalen

        Jackalopalen

        Just came to this point and it brought back some memories.

        I’m an ALT. A homeroom teacher I worked with a couple of years ago had her own unique way of saying this (at least I’ve never heard anyone else say it):

        「それではんじゃあ」

        She must’ve said it at least half a dozen times every lesson and I and the students would lightly tease her about it (all in good fun). It definitely rubbed off though and I find myself saying it occasionally

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