ざあ

Also written ざ

Meanings

1. Expression if it is not ...; if it does not ... (after the -nai stem of a verb, usu. accompanied by まい, esp. as 〜ざあなるまい) See also: 枚 (まい).

Example sentences

• ざあっと雨が降ってきた。
  Down came the rain in torrents.
• なんだか今にも雨がザーッと降り出しそうな天気だよ。傘を持って出かけた方がいいみたいだね。
  It looks like it will start pouring any second now. Better take an umbrella.

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