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さあ
saa
Description
「さあ」は、人をさそったり、何かを始めるときに使う言葉です。
"さあ" is a word used to invite someone or to start something.
よくわからないときにも「さあ、どうかな」と言います。
When you don't really know, you also say "さあ、どうかな".
Meanings
さあsaa
come on; now (urging someone to act)
さあ、行きましょう。
Well, let's go.
さあsaa
well; hmm (showing uncertainty or hesitation)
さあ、よくわかりません。
Well, I don't really understand.
さあsaa
there!; here we go (at a decisive moment)
さあ、始まりますよ。
Well, it's about to start.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as encouragement it pushes action; alone with rising tone it signals 'I don't know'.
- Nuance
often elongated (さあ〜) for extra hesitation or dramatic buildup.
In videos
“さあ、気持ちを込めて言うよ。”
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