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さ (sa)

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The suffix さ (sa) is used to turn an adjective into a noun. It represents the abstract quality or state of the adjective.

この映画の面白さには驚きました。 (Inspired by a movie review)
I was amazed by the interestingness of this movie.
このえいがのおもしろさにはおどろきました。
Kono eiga no omoshirosa ni wa odorokimashita.
彼女の美しさに心を奪われた。
I was captivated by her beauty.
かのじょのうつくしさにこころをうばわれた。
Kanojo no utsukushisa ni kokoro o ubawareta.
日本の文化の深さを理解したい。
I want to understand the depth of Japanese culture.
にほんのぶんかのふかさをりかいしたい。
Nihon no bunka no fukasa o rikai shitai.
いつも彼の誠実さに感心します。
I am always impressed by his sincerity.
いつもかれのせいじつさにかんしんします。
Itsumo kare no seijitsusa ni kanshin shimasu.
彼の謙虚さは尊敬に値する。 (Inspired by a novel)
His humility is worthy of respect.
かれのけんきょさはそんけいにあたる。
Kare no kenkyosa wa sonkei ni ataru.

もの (mono) - (N4)
- Both さ (sa) and もの (mono) can be used to turn adjectives into nouns. さ (sa) represents the abstract quality or state of the adjective, while もの (mono) represents a thing or object with the characteristic described by the adjective.
的 (teki) - (N4)
- 的 (teki) is a suffix used to turn nouns into adjectives. It describes something as being related to or characteristic of what the noun represents. On the other hand, さ (sa) turns adjectives into nouns, representing their abstract quality or state.
程 (hodo) - (N4)
- 程 (hodo) can be used as a suffix to indicate the degree or extent of something. It is attached to nouns or na-adjectives. On the other hand, さ (sa) turns adjectives into nouns, representing their abstract quality or state.

Which of the following means 'I was amazed by the interestingness of this movie.'?