Meaning of ほら

nonezumi · 23 Jan 2011

Hello,

If possible, please, kindly help me to translate following sentence:

私もほら焦ってるわけじゃないしさ

I could understand it as "I am (also) not in a hurry".
But, unfortunately, I am not sure in 「ほら」 and 「しさ」 meanings.
If I omit it, would it change the overall meaning

Thank you very much

Glenn · 23 Jan 2011

ほら is used when you're trying to draw someone's attention. So they're saying, "look, it's not like I'm rushing things here either, you know."

し means "and" and can express a reason, like から, and さ is a sentence-final particle that I can only think to describe as light affirmation right now. It's kind of similar to よ. Toritoribe will probably have a better explanation of it for you.

nonezumi · 23 Jan 2011

Hello Glennさん、

Thank you so much for your kind explanation. It perfectly suits the story.
:sorry:

Toritoribe · 23 Jan 2011

There's no need for additional explanations!

nonezumi said:
If I omit it, would it change the overall meaning

No, but it can be said that the essence of literature might be on these details.;-)

epigene · 23 Jan 2011

The thread reminded me of this song:

Sorry for the digression...

Chidoriashi · 23 Jan 2011

epigene said:
The thread reminded me of this song:
Sorry for the digression...

I love karaoke, but I totally blow at it.. (usually) except for when I sing this song.. all my friends say that I am right on key.. I have no idea why..

epigene · 23 Jan 2011

Chidoriashi said:
I love karaoke, but I totally blow at it.. (usually) except for when I sing this song.. all my friends say that I am right on key.. I have no idea why..

Really? I should practice this one for my next karaoke meet with buddies.
Thanks!

Meaning of ほら

nonezumi

先輩

Glenn

一切皆苦

nonezumi

先輩

Toritoribe

松葉解禁

epigene

相変わらず不束者です

Chidoriashi

In imagination land

epigene

相変わらず不束者です

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