This is a word used at the end of sentences. People in Tohoku use it. It makes what you say sound friendly. It also shows you are sure about something.
Clause + さPrimary
This is a word used at the end of sentences. People in Tohoku use it. It makes what you say sound friendly. It also shows you are sure about something.
この店のラーメン、そんなにうまくねぇさ。
This shop's ramen isn't that good, you know.
昨日見た映画は面白かったさ。
The movie I saw yesterday was interesting, you know.
今日は寒いさ、だからストーブつけっぺ。
It's cold today, y'know, so let's turn on the heater.
大丈夫ださ、心配すんな。
It's alright, don't you worry.
This word makes your sentence sound soft and friendly. It's like saying, 'You know what I mean, right?' It helps you connect with the person you are talking to.
Standard Japanese also has 'さ'. But men use it. It sounds strong. Tohoku 'さ' is soft. Everyone uses it. It is like 'ね' or 'よ'. It is not '〜んさ'. That one is like 'well' or 'so'.
Don't use this when you are not in Tohoku. It can sound strange. It is only for casual talk.
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