ごきげんよう
gokigen'yōinterjection★Intermediate
formal
A polite and formal way to say goodbye, often used when parting from someone you respect or in professional settings.
今日もお世話になりました。ごきげんよう。
Thank you for your help today. Goodbye.
お客様、ごきげんよう。
Goodbye, customer.
💡
This phrase is more formal than 'さようなら' (sayōnara) and is commonly used in business or formal contexts.
Collocations
ごきげんようgoodbye
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
ごきげんようphrase
goodbye (formal)
💡Pro Tip
Formality
Use 'ごきげんよう' in formal settings like work or with elders, while 'さようなら' is more casual.
⚡Gold Rule
Politeness
Always use 'ごきげんよう' when parting from someone you respect or in professional contexts.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'ご機嫌' (gokigen, meaning 'good mood') + 'よう' (yō, a polite suffix for parting).
📝Usage Notes
Used when leaving someone, especially in formal or professional situations. It conveys respect and politeness.
Word Breakdown
ご機嫌
good mood
rootよう
polite parting suffix
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