さあ

Also written さー

Meanings

1. Interjection come (on); come now; come along; here (used to urge or encourage others)
2. all right; right; okay; now; here goes (indicates resolve)
3. well; hmm; uh; let's see; I'm not sure (indicates uncertainty or hesitation)
4. here; now; there (we go); ah; oh (said when something arrives, starts, finishes, etc.)
5. about that, ...; actually, ... (used when interrupting someone)

Example sentences

• さあ、急いで。
  Hurry up.
• さぁ笑って、泣くのは後！
  Smile now, cry later!
• さぁ、休憩をとろう。
  Let's take a break.
• さあ、仕事に取り掛からなきゃ。
  Now I must go about my work.
• みんな。さあ聞きなさい。
  Boys! Now listen.

Word lists

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