じゃ

This is the 92nd most frequent Japanese word.


じゃ

"じゃ" is a casual contraction of "では," meaning "then," "well," or "so."


In this sentence, 'じゃ' is used as a transitional phrase to imply moving on to the next action.

じゃ、行きましょう。

Well then, let's go.


Here, 'じゃ' is used colloquially as a contraction of the copula 'では' in informal negation.

ここは教室じゃない。

This is not a classroom.


'じゃ' is part of the word 'じゃがいも' (potatoes) and not used as a stand-alone word here.

じゃがいもが好きです。

I like potatoes.