さしも

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Meanings

1

to that extent; so much

usually written using kana alone

Literary or old-fashioned adverb emphasizing degree; often used in classical or formal contexts. Modern equivalents include それほど or あれほど.

さしもの英えい雄ゆうも、老おいには勝かてなかった。
Even such a hero could not overcome old age.
さしもにぎやかだった祭まつりも、今いまは静しずかだ。
The festival, which was so lively, is now quiet.

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Expressions

さしものeven ...; even someone/something like ...