N2
さも (samo)
さも
as if, just like; really, indeed (often implying pretense or exaggeration)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can mean 'really' or 'indeed,' but more commonly used in the sense of 'as if' or 'like' (often with a nuance of faking, pretending, or exaggeration). Frequently paired with 「さも〜そうに」 or 「さも〜であるかのように」.
📝 Example Sentences
彼はさも知っているかのように話したが、実際は何も知らなかった。
He spoke as if he knew everything, but in reality, he knew nothing.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "さも"!
彼女は何もなかったかのように、_______平然と振る舞った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「まるで何もないかのように」という意味合いで、平然としている様子を強調します。
English: It emphasizes a calm demeanor, in the sense of 'as if nothing had happened'.
English: It emphasizes a calm demeanor, in the sense of 'as if nothing had happened'.
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