The Tofugu Podcast: Japan and Japanese Language

さすが — The Best Compliment You Can Get in Japanese

11.13.2020 - By TofuguPlay

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This is the first episode in our two-part miniseries about the unique Japanese word さすが (sasuga). In this episode, the Tofugu crew — Kanae, Jenny and Mami — discuss the nuances of さすが when it's used as a compliment. Listen carefully and you'll even learn about a quirky eating habit of Mami's from her high school days.

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