では (Deha) is a Japanese conjunction meaning “then, well, so, well then”.

Meanings

  1. conjunctionthen; well; so; well then
  2. interjectionbye then
  3. expressionat; in; by; with; usingcompound of particles で and は; indicates contrast with other possibilities
  4. expressionif not ...; unless ...after a -nai stem

Examples

  • Then let us begin.

  • I am afraid I must be going now.

  • See you later!

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).