さぞ

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JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

An adverb expressing strong supposition or sympathy (e.g., 'surely' or 'no doubt'); often appears in phrases like 'さぞ〜だろう/でしょう'.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

長旅で疲れたでしょう。さぞお疲れのことだ。

You've had a long trip and must be tired. You must be exhausted.

彼は試験に落ちたと聞いて、さぞがっかりしただろう。

Hearing that he failed the exam, he must have been very disappointed.

ご家族を亡くされたと聞き、さぞお悲しみのことでしょう。

Having heard you lost a family member, you must be very saddened.

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