A。じゃ、～B。

When to use

Casual "well then/so" - the everyday spoken version of それでは.

Explanation

The A。じゃ、～B。grammar point is used to express a decision, suggestion, or course of action based on a given situation or information. It can be translated as 'well then', 'in that case', or 'so' in English. This grammar works with any form of sentence, whether it's a verb, noun, い-adjective, or な-adjective in both parts (A and B).

• 映画えいがは時間じかんがない。じゃ、また今度こんど行いこう。

  There's no time for a movie. Well then, let's go another time.

  Eiga wa jikan ga nai. Ja, mata kondo ikou.

• お腹なかがすいた。じゃ、レストランに行いこう。

  I'm hungry. In that case, let's go to a restaurant.

  Onaka ga suita. Ja, resutoran ni ikou.

• 電車でんしゃが遅おくれた。じゃ、バスで行いこう。

  The train is late. So, let's go by bus.

  Densha ga okureta. Ja, basu de ikou.

• このシャツは高たかい。じゃ、別べつのを買かおう。

  This shirt is expensive. Well then, let's buy a different one.

  Kono shatsu wa takai. Ja, betsu no o kau.

Other forms

• A。それでは、～B。Base formN5
• A。それじゃ、～B。ContractionN5