Dictionary — Entry No. 0772
나중에 보자
najung-e-boja · expression
나중에 보자
najung-e-boja
[nah-joong-eh bwah-jah]
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Meaning
A casual way to say ‘see you later’ or ‘I’ll see you later.’ Commonly used among friends and in informal settings. Expresses a warm intention to meet again in the future.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
This phrase is ubiquitous in K-Dramas during farewell scenes between characters. In ‘Crash Landing on You,’ characters use similar casual goodbyes. K-Pop idols frequently say this in variety shows and behind-the-scenes vlogs when parting from each other.
Example Sentences
그럼 나중에 보자!
geureom najung-e-boja!
Then I’ll see you later! (casual agreement to part)
내일 만나, 나중에 보자.
naeil manna, najung-e-boja.
See you tomorrow, see you later. (confirming future meeting)
나중에 봐!
najung-e-bwa!
See you! (excited/warm farewell)
⚠️ Don’t use najung-e-boja when…
Don’t use this in formal or professional settings; it’s too casual. Avoid confusing with just ‘나중에’ (later) — this phrase includes the ‘boja’ (see) element making it a complete farewell.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — Yoon Se-ri and Ri Jeong-hyeok’s casual goodbye before meeting the next day
- K-Pop: BTS — Spring Day (melancholic goodbye theme in MV))
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