さ (sa)

Meaning & usage

さ is a casual sentence ending that asserts a point to the listener with a nuance like you know or I am telling you. It follows a complete plain form clause, including plain verbs like 行くさ, i-adjectives like おいしいさ, and nouns or na-adjectives with だ dropped as in 大丈夫さ. It sounds informal and confident, so avoid it in polite or formal speech.

Example sentences 5

1. そんな痛いたそうな顔かおしないで。痛いたくないようにするからさ。

   You don't have to wince like that. I'll fix it so it doesn't hurt.

2. 明日は休みだから遊びに行くさ。

   Tomorrow is my day off, so I'll go out and have fun, you know.

3. この店のラーメンはおいしいさ。

   The ramen at this shop is really good, I'm telling you.

4. 大丈夫さ、すぐ慣れるから。

   It's fine, you'll get used to it soon, you know.

5. 昨日買ったケーキ、食べてみるさ。

   I'll try the cake I bought yesterday, sure.