The Tofugu Podcast: Japan and Japanese Language さすが — The Best Compliment You Can Get in Japanese
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Nov 13, 2020 AI Snips
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Mami's Chicken Bone Anecdote
- Mami shared a high school anecdote about eating chicken wing bones for calcium.
- This quirky habit surprised the others as a strange compliment.
Sasuga: Expectation Meets Admiration
- Sasuga expresses impressed agreement with someone's skill or trait, fitting their reputation.
- It implies 'as expected' yet still shows genuine admiration for the result.
Use Sasuga With Context
- Use sasuga when someone meets a known expectation in skills or traits, even if newly met.
- Context is crucial: it fits professions or qualities like a model's beauty.