さ
Meanings
Suffix
1. -ness
nominalizing suffix indicating degree or condition
Particle
2. indicates assertion
at sentence end; mainly masculine
Interjection
3. come (on); come now; come along; here
used to urge or encourage others
Interjection
Particle
4. er; um; well; now; you see ...
Particle
5. indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust; indicates retort
after an interrogative, esp. as の~; at sentence end
6. indicates hearsay or rumor
as(と/って)~; at sentence end
7. hey; yo
rough way of calling out to someone
8. used as a stand-in for various particles to mimic dialectal speech
used by non-speakers of a dialect
9. partial equivalent of the "ni" and "he" particles in standard Japanese
Pitch accent
さ
Top 100
Examples (172 in total)
It won't last long.
Of course, I told him.
He'll think about it.
That's life.
They'll help you.
He wants to work at the hospital.
Don't lose your cool.
Such is life.
I thought it went OK.
Because I passed the examination.
Don't worry, it will come out all right.
Learn humility.
There are ghosts everywhere.
We can't win.
I get depressed at times.
Bye, Sayoko!
Tom is a YouTuber.
Somebody told him.
Nobody says anything.
I just want to be with you.
"May I come in?" "Yes, of course."
When you're a father, you'll understand.
We'll see each other again someday.
I just love flowers.
If you keep practicing, you'll get better at it.
The truth will always win.
That's no big deal.
He will probably arrive in the afternoon.
All animals are equal.
You'll understand someday.
There's no justice in this world.
I'm boring.
We were traveling together.
Because it is there.
The trip was really long.
I can't stand his arrogance.
I appreciate your candor.
I'm just a little guy.
Mary is Tom's only daughter.
University is a waste of time.
Tom can't whistle.
Bravery is a great virtue.
By the way, I kinda want to take a piss...
Tom said he'd like to visit Australia.
Accuracy is important in arithmetic.
I'm the smartest.
Yesterday, I was caught speeding.
This is easy for me.
This is the simplest way.
I just finished the work.
She praised him for his honesty.
Oh, by the way, I have something to show you.
Do you have any games on your phone?
You'll get another chance.
I can swim, but I don't like to.
She got married to him last year.
I cannot help laughing at your folly.
I didn't like working at the factory, so I quit.
Your dream will come true some day.
He has bought a new computer.
I think I'm good at driving.
I was surprised by his rudeness.
I'm fixing the radio that I found on my way home.
The correctness of the information is doubtful.
All the people praised him for his honesty.
We applauded his honesty.
He didn't understand Mary's joke.
I'm about to have lunch.
I love stories with happy endings.
Those people appreciate clarity.
One day, Tom will understand.
He admonished his son for being lazy.
She admires John for his courage.
I praised him for his diligence.
I am annoyed by his carelessness.
I've just become a grandfather.
The soil retained richness.
I'm fed up with her laziness.
They didn't call me back.
You should be ashamed of your stupidity.
You know a lot of grammar, don't you?
The selling point of cup ramen is its compactness, which makes it easy to carry.
My mother wants me to wear her wedding dress.
Tom went to Boston by himself.
Nancy seems to lack sincerity.
Tom says he isn't lazy.
Most whales feed on plankton.
His daughter was endowed with beauty and grace.
I went rock climbing with Tom last weekend.
To say the least, he seems to be a bad person.
Our topic of the week is intolerance.
When I was a child, I could sleep anywhere.
Even men sometimes cry.
Not a day goes by where I don't think about you.
You're kind of cute when you're mad.
I'm going to fly to the moon.
That's why I bought this book.
He seems not to have realized its importance.
I can't help doubting his honesty.
I'm fine. How about you guys?
He expressed his belief in her honesty.
You, too, should've seen that movie.
The fact proves his honesty.
No matter how much you complain, it's not going to change anything.
Can you swim across this river?
Yoko danced with a grace that surprised us.
We are fully aware of the importance of the situation.
If you add sugar in water, it will become sweet.
I work best under pressure.
When spring comes, people go out to pick wild plants.
I can't bear the inconvenience of country life.
His modesty is worth respecting.
It is his laziness that he must overcome.
Mary smiled at me yesterday.
Precision in measurement is a necessity.
"Our train leaves at 9:00." "Don't worry. We'll make it."
Unable to bear her miseries, she ran away from her husband.
This mistake is due to his carelessness.
Goodness is abstract, a kind act is concrete.
I am constantly amazed at the energy of my grandparents.
I have a high regard for the integrity of our mayor.
I was full of shame at my rudeness.
Obviously, his companions were jealous of his wealth.
It's natural to be nervous when the plane takes off.
She rang me up at midnight.
You must not take advantage of her innocence.
On February 13 I'll be able to say I'm 35 years old.
Diligence may compensate for lack of experience.
I rediscovered the importance of constant efforts.
The cruelty of the torture in the police station is beyond description.
The affluence of the United States is often contrasted with the poverty of undeveloped countries.
"Why are you studying Hungarian?" "Because it's there."
Do you want to know my secret? It's very simple...
It was not until I left school that I realized the importance of study.
They know the importance of protecting the earth.
They couldn't comprehend the seriousness of the matter.
The teacher stressed the importance of taking notes.
If you question his sincerity, do not ask for his help.
Until now, I've never been spoken to by a foreigner.
That incident put his courage to the test.
I threw a ball to my dog and he caught it in his mouth.
I learned how important it is to eat a healthy lunch.
We could not but admire his courage.
Art breaks the monotony of our life.
The movie I watched last night was really scary.
You should not lose your patience when dealing with kids.
We marveled at the little boy's eloquence.
Tom says he has no idea where Mary is.
Some day you will come to realize the importance of saving.
The retro feel of this cafe is a hit with young people.
Diligence was the principal factor in his remarkable promotion.
Tom is thirteen and still sleeps with a teddy bear.
I began to doubt the accuracy of his statement.
The municipal council all but ignored the gravity of the pollution.
Office managers expect accuracy, efficiency, and dedication.
If you ironed Switzerland, it would be bigger than Germany.
I can't answer for his dishonesty.
"I thought you were Japanese." "No, I'm a Mexican."
We were surprised at the ease with which he solved the problem.
Well, my family's away and I can't afford to do much.
He paid all his debts, which is the proof of his honesty.
Is there anything special you want to do this weekend?
At first, I had no intention of taking over the family business.
I've never been to my uncle's house.
Tom is looking for someone to teach French to his children.
Before he went fishing, he dug up some worms for bait.
Tom is worried about Mary since he hasn't heard from her since last Monday.
It'll be easy to finish this job by Tuesday.
Everybody at the party was charmed by her elegance.
Bob Johnson tried to make people realize the seriousness of the situation in Africa.
I couldn't help smiling at her childlike frankness.
My little brother says that he had a dreadful dream last night.