さ - Casual よ
JLPT Level: N3
Meanings
Casual sentence-ending particle さ
Rough masculine emphasis or assertion
Adds a laid-back, matter-of-fact tone with a softer encouragement when followed by よ
Usage
Sentence-ending particle さ
Verb/Adj 連用形 + さ
Noun + さ
Explanation
さ is a casual, masculine-flavored sentence-ending particle used to convey assertion, emphasis, or a laid-back tone. It often marks a statement as casual or informal and can soften the formality of the sentence, especially among friends or in informal settings. When followed by よ, the speaker asserts something with a confident, shared feeling or reassurance, though the pairing with よ is less common than with other endings and often relies on conversational context to feel natural.
もう遅いさ。早く帰ろう。
もう おそい さ。 はやく かえろう。
It's already late. Let's head home quickly.
この道で合ってるさ。安心していいよ。
このみちであってるさ。あんしんしていいよ。
This is the right way, you know. You can rest assured.
彼はよくやったさ。次も頑張ろう。
かれはよくやったさ。つぎもがんばろう。
He did well, you know. Let's do our best again next time.
そんなことは簡単ださ。
そんなことはかんたんださ。
That thing is easy, you know.