Meaning of ほら

[nonezumi]

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]

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]

Hello Glennさん、

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

 

[Toritoribe]

There's no need for additional explanations!

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]

The thread reminded me of this song:



Sorry for the digression...

 

[Chidoriashi]

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]

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!