彼の誠実さを疑う余地はない。
There is no room to doubt his sincerity.
Japanese
さ
さ
Meaning: casual assertive particle; -ness (suffix)
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It's alright.
当時の事を思い返すと、懐かしいさで胸がいっぱいになる。
When I look back on those days, my heart fills with nostalgia.
「最近忙しいの？」「まあね、プロジェクトの締め切りが近くてさ。」
'Are you busy lately?' 'Well, yeah, the project deadline is close.'
一生懸命頑張れば、何とかなるさ。
If you try your best, things will work out somehow.
入院をきっかけに、健康の大切さを再認識した。
Being hospitalized made me realize once again how important health is.
彼の勤勉さを見習うべきだ。
You should follow his example of diligence.
彼のあまりの失礼さに、話す気も失せてしまった。
His excessive rudeness made me lose the will to even talk.
自分の未熟さを痛感した。
I keenly felt my own immaturity.
彼のあまりの無礼さに、彼女は唖然とした。
She was dumbfounded by his extreme rudeness.
Usage Notes
さ as sentence ending adds casual assertion or reassurance, mainly used by men. As suffix, creates nouns from adjectives expressing degree/quality (高さ height, 美しさ beauty).
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