Grammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 7
Structure of さ:
[い]Adjective[い]+ さ
[な]Adjective + さ
Details about さ:
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.
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私が道の長さを測ります。I will measure the length of the road. (The road's lengthiness)
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大人になってから家族の大切さが分かってきた。After becoming an adult, I came to understand the importance of family. (Family's importantness)
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Usage Notes for さ:
Synonyms for さ:
み
~ness, Used to indicate conditions or nature
Example of さ
この美しさは初めてです。
This beauty is a first for me.
彼の元気さは子供みたい。
His energy is like that of a child.
この甘さは美味しい。
This sweetness is delicious.
この景色の綺麗さは言葉では説明できない。
I am unable to explain the prettiness of this scenery with words.
箱の重さを測ってください。
Please weigh the heaviness of the box for me?
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