Translation and Meaning of: 左様なら - sayounara

Explanation and Etymology - (左様なら) sayounara

左様なら (Sayounara) is a Japanese expression that can be translated as "if so", "in this case" or "if applicable". The word is composed of three kanjis: 左 (SA), which means "left";様 (You), which can be translated as "way" or "form"; and なら (Nara), which is a conditional particle that indicates a hypothetical condition or situation. The expression 左様なら (Sayounara) is often used to indicate that, given the circumstances, a certain action or decision is appropriate or necessary. For example, someone can say "左様なら、は行き行き" (Sayounara, Watashi wa ikimasu), which means "if so, I will go." It is important to note that the word 左様なら (Sayounara) has nothing to do with the word さようなら (Sayonara), which is a common farewell in Japanese and means "goodbye".