～さ JLPT N3

Formation

い-Adjective (drop い) + さ, な-Adjective + さ

Explanation

The ～さ grammar point is used to express the degree or extent of a certain quality or characteristic. It is often translated as '-ness' or 'degree of' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with an い-adjective or a な-adjective.

Example sentences

• この料理は辛さが強い。

  The spiciness of this dish is strong.

  Kono ryouri wa karasa ga tsuyoi.

• 彼女の美しさは皆に憧れられる。

  Her beauty is admired by everyone.

  Kanojo no utsukushisa wa mina ni akogarerareru.

• 山田さんの親切さで、困っている人を助けてくれる。

  Yamada-san's kindness helps people in trouble.

  Yamada-san no shinsetsusa de, komatte iru hito wo tasukete kureru.

• この部屋の広さは十分だと思う。

  I think the size of this room is enough.

  Kono heya no hirosa wa juubun da to omou.