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JLPT N1adverbLevel estimated by Bebop

さも

samo

evidently, really

Often used before 〜そう. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 笑わらいで誤魔化ごまかすと、亜美あみさんはさも不機嫌ふきげんそうに眉まゆを寄よせた。

    Ami frowned in a very un-amused way as I brushed her off with a laugh.

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  2. 彼かれはさも全部知ぜんぶしっているかのように話はなした。

    He spoke as if he knew everything about it.

    Written by AI for Bebop

  3. 友人ゆうじんはさも当然とうぜんのように私わたしの傘かさを使つかった。

    My friend used my umbrella as though it were only natural.

    Written by AI for Bebop

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