While 'sayonara' in Japanese does translate to 'goodbye', it's not a term casually used in everyday situations like when leaving home or a place. What it truly means is 'Goodbye forever' or 'Goodbye, I don't know when I will see you again' — which explains why locals don't commonly use this phrase. According to Live Japan Perfect Guide, 'sayonara' is a formal term better used for break-ups or in situations where you don't intend to meet with the person again. So, what should you say instead of '

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