Korean Dictionary
How to say "See you later" in Korean
“See you later” in Korean is 나중에 봐요 (pronounced "Najunge bwayo").
나중에 봐요
Najunge bwayo
Usage & Context
A casual farewell implying you'll see the person at some point later. For a more immediate 'see you in a bit', Koreans use 이따 봐요. The casual version is 나중에 봐. It's a relaxed, informal goodbye.
Example Sentence
먼저 갈게요. 나중에 봐요!
I'll go ahead. See you later!
How to use 나중에 봐요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “See you later” is 나중에 봐요, romanized as Najunge bwayo.
Usage tip
Check the politeness level before using this word. Korean greetings often change depending on age, relationship, and setting.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 나중에 봐요.
Pronunciation Guide
나중에 (Najunge): "Na" is like "nah" in "nanny". "Ju" is like "joo" in "juice". "Nge" is like the "ng" in "sing" followed by "eh" in "bed". 봐요 (bwayo): "Bwa" is like "bwah" in "bwah-ha-ha". "Yo" is like "yo" in "yogurt".
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
나중에 봐
Najunge bwa
Used with close friends, family, or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Leaving a gathering before others.
저 먼저 갈게요. 나중에 봐요!
I'll go ahead. See you later!
Postponing a conversation due to busyness.
지금 바빠서, 나중에 얘기해요. 나중에 봐요!
I'm busy now, let's talk later. See you later!
Ending a conversation with a friend, promising to call.
전화할게. 나중에 봐!
I'll call you. See you later!
Cultural Context
"나중에 봐요" is a common, relaxed farewell. Unlike more formal goodbyes like "안녕히 가세요/계세요," this phrase implies a casual, temporary separation. It's often used among friends, colleagues, or classmates when there's no specific plan to meet again soon, but the possibility exists. For a more immediate 'see you in a bit,' Koreans use "이따 봐요" (Itta bwayo).
Editorial note
We check greetings like 나중에 봐요 for politeness and timing, since Korean greetings change with relationship, age, and setting.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
나중에 또 봐요.
See you again later.
나중에 연락할게요.
I'll contact you later.
나중에 얘기해요.
Let's talk later.
Related Expressions
이따 봐요
Itta bwayo
See you in a bit/soon (for a shorter, more immediate future).
다음에 봐요
Daume bwayo
See you next time (more general, for an unspecified future meeting).
안녕
Annyeong
Bye (casual, can be used for both hello and goodbye).
잘 가요
Jal gayo
Go well (said to someone leaving, slightly more formal than just 'bye').
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