Meaning & usage
さも appears in the fixed pattern さもないと, which links two clauses and warns that if the first clause is not done or is untrue, the second will follow. It comes after a complete sentence, and the tone is often a warning or admonition.
Example sentences 8
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彼は言われた事をした。さもないと叱られたことだろう。
He did what he had been told; otherwise he would have been scolded.
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注意しなくては駄目だよ、さもないとまたやり損なうよ。
You've got to be careful or else you'll miss it again.
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足元に気をつけなさい。さもないと手荷物につまずくよ。
Watch your step, or else you will trip on the baggage.
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青春時代を怠けて過ごすな。さもないと後で後悔するぞ。
Do not idle away your youth or you will regret it later.
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もっと運動しなさい、さもないと太り過ぎになりますよ。
Do more exercise, or you'll get too fat.
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毎日新聞を読みなさい、さもないと時勢におくれます。
Read the newspaper every day, or you will fall behind the times.
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足元に気をつけなさい。さもないと滑って転びますよ。
Watch your step, or you will slip and fall.
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新聞を毎日読みなさい、さもないと時代遅れになりますよ。
Read the newspaper every day, or you will get behind the times.