然も

Reading

Kana: さも

Romaji: samo

Definitions

adv

1

really; extremely

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

in that way

Note: archaism

Kanji

然

Readings: ゼン、 ネン、 しか、 しか.り、 しか.し、 さ

Meanings: sort of thing, so, if so, in that case, well

Example Sentences

急(いそ)げ、さもないと遅(おく)れるぞ。

➥Come on! We're going to be late.

黙(だま)れ、さもないとたたき出(だ)すぞ。

➥Shut up, or I'll knock you out.

黙(だま)ってろ。さもないと命(いのち)はないぞ。

➥Hold your tongue, or you'll be killed.

しかも初陣(ういじん)があのドラゴン退治(たいじ)！

➥What's more our first battle is to defeat that dragon!

それは品質(ひんしつ)がよく、しかも安(やす)い。

➥It is both good and cheap.

自分(じぶん)でそれをせよ、しかも直(ただ)ちに。

➥Do it yourself and do it right away.