You add さ to the end of a sentence. It makes your words sound friendly. It can also make something seem obvious.
Clause + さPrimary
You add さ to the end of a sentence. It makes your words sound friendly. It can also make something seem obvious.
そんなの当たり前だよ。だって、友達だからさ。
That's a given. It's because we're friends, you know.
昨日のパーティー、楽しかったよ。色々な人と話せたしさ。
Yesterday's party was fun. I mean, I got to talk to all sorts of people.
最近、全然面白くないんだよ、このアニメ。展開が遅くてさ。
This anime hasn't been interesting at all lately. The plot is slow, you see.
いや、今日はちょっと無理なんだ。これから用事があるしさ、明日にしない？
Nah, today's a bit tough. I have errands from now, you see, so why don't we make it tomorrow?
ここは静かでいいよね。勉強に集中できるしさ。
It's nice and quiet here, isn't it? It's because you can concentrate on your studies, you know.
This word can also turn adjectives into nouns. For example, 'tall' becomes 'height'. It is like saying 'the quality of being tall'. This is a bit like saying something is a fact.
Both 'sa' and 'yo' add emphasis. 'Yo' tells someone new information. 'Sa' is for information you think they already know. Or it is information that is very clear. 'Sa' is also softer than 'ze' and 'zo'.
Don't use this when you write formal letters. Don't use it when you talk to your boss. It can sound too casual or like you don't care.
Use this when you want to give a reason. It makes your reason sound like everyone already knows it. It is like saying 'you know?' in English. It helps you sound friendly.
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