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Grammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 7

Structure of さ:

[い]Adjective[+
[な]Adjective +

Details about さ:

is a suffix in Japanese that can be attached to the stem form of い-Adjectives and な-Adjectives. When this happens, it transforms the target adjective into a noun that illustrates the 'amount' of that particular adjective. This commonly translates as '-ness' in English (sweetness, tallness, spiciness, etc), but is referred to as degree in Japanese.
  • (わたし)(みち)(なが)(はか)ます
    I will measure the length of the road. (The road's lengthiness)
  • 大人(おとな)になってから家族(かぞく)大切(たいせつ)()かってきた
    After becoming an adult, I came to understand the importance of family. (Family's importantness)

Usage Notes for さ:

Synonyms for さ:

~ness, Used to indicate conditions or nature

Example of さ

この(うつく)(はじ)めてです

This beauty is a first for me.

(かれ)元気(げんき)子供(こども)みたい

His energy is like that of a child.

この(あま)美味(おい)しい

This sweetness is delicious.

この景色(けしき)綺麗(きれい)言葉(ことば)説明(せつめい)できない。

I am unable to explain the prettiness of this scenery with words.

(はこ)(おも)(はか)てください

Please weigh the heaviness of the box for me?

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みたい

Like, Similar to, Resembling
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のに

Despite, Although, Even though
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とか

Among other things, For example, Such as
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こと

Converting a verb into a noun
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等(など)

Such as, Things like, Etc., And so on
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