Do you know the particle SA (さ)? It is often used by men to indicate a slight emphasis. It is impossible to live with Japanese people without hearing さあ in their sentences. It has a great power and makes your sentences very rich. In this article, we will see details about its function and how to use it correctly.
We are not including romaji in our articles, as it hinders learning. If you have not yet mastered hiragana and katakana, we recommend studying.
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Ways to use さ
Acting with a little observation, speaking with attitude and leaving a feeling of "whatever".
- そう心配(しんぱい)することはないさ.
- You don't need to worry about...;
Using さ in a question, showing a refutation, rebuke, or blame.
- どう して黙(だま)っているのさ?
- Why do you keep silent?
Used at the end of the sentence to indicate an explanation of obvious facts.
- 彼女(かのじょ)はいないから、ダンスに行(い)かないさ。
- I will not dance, because I do not have a girlfriend.
Showing that you are explaining what someone else said.
- 彼(かれ)も行(い)くんだってさ.
- He said he is also going.
Using the term さ when checking your judgment or giving an opinion, you are reinforcing your feeling about the subject.
- 俺(おれ)にだってできるさ.
- Even I can do it!
Used to show the feeling that you are trying to get the listener's attention.
- でもさ,僕(ぼく)はさ,わかってるんだ.
- But... I... I understand;
Using the さ particle at the beginning of a sentence is a way of responding to something you don't know or don't care about.さ can also imply a "who knows..."
The さあ particle is the feminine version of the さ particle and is often used at the end of sentences as a colloquial version of the ね。 particle
With a long time of study you will get the practice and know the right moment to use the さ particle. Listen carefully to its use in everyday life. Pitch and speed vary greatly.
SAE particle さえ "same"
Taking advantage of the article on the particle さ or さあ, let's talk about the particle さえ. Sae implies (generally) positive emphasis, reaching evidence that something is greater than assumed. It can be followed by も (mo) for additional emphasis. Simply put, it can mean "Even," used for emphasis, "If," or "while."
- さえ漢字(かんじ)けるか.
- He can write kanji himself;
I hope these examples have helped you learn a bit about the particle さ.
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