It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
JLPT N4 Grammar: さすが (sasuga) Meaning
さすが is a Japanese word that is used to express admiration or respect for someone who has lived up to expectations or demonstrated excellence in some way.
Examples
- さすが、プロ！ Only a pro could do that!
- すごいなーさすがだね That’s great, I might have expected as much from you.
- すごいな、さすがだね。 You are great just as I expected.
- さすがの彼もその問題には匙を投げた As usual, he’s thrown in the towel.
- さすが彼は会社のことは何でも知っている。 As might be expected, he knows all about the company.
- 私は、さすがに何かおかしいのでは？と思い始めた。 I naturally began to think perhaps something was off.
- いくらハイチュウが好きとはいうものの、1時間で2キロはさすがに食べすぎだ。 No matter how much you may love Hi-Chew, eating two kilos in a single hour is just too much.