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JLPT N3 · Adverbs of attitude

さすが

as expected

Stroke order of さすが

3 characters, 10 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

さ · 3 strokesす · 2 strokesが · 5 strokes

Memory trick

SASUGA — 'sass, ga' as expected of a champ.

Parts: Adverb; admiration.

The characters in さすが

  • さ さ — sa (3 strokes)
  • す す — su (2 strokes)
  • が が — ga (5 strokes)

Example sentence

さすが先生ですね。

さすがせんせいですね。

As expected of a teacher.

More words: Adverbs of attitude

むしろrather; insteadついunintentionallyかえってon the contraryあいにくunfortunatelyともかくat any rateせいぜいat most; at best

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