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すら
even

Sometimes you can encounter 「すらさえ」in song lyrics, which is used to emphasize すら more. However, this should be avoided as it is not a common expression.

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Noun + （Particle）+ すら（も）
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  • [すら is used to give an extreme example for which something is the case, and by the same logic - applies to other elements in the group]
  • [すら is interchangeable with さえ, though it is a more formal, literary expression and cannot be used in the さえ〜ば construction]
  • [Often used in negative contexts]
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記事（きじ）：「カラスは道具（どうぐ）を使用（しよう）する能力（のうりょく）を示（しめ）したことすらあります。」
Article: "Crows have even demonstrated the ability to use tools."
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    • 南極大陸（なんきょくたいりく）では夏（なつ）ですら気温（きおん）が0度（ど）以下（いか）である。
    In Antarctica, temperatures are below zero even in summer.
    [The particle used with すら depends on the verb. ですら is generally used where one would expect a が or an を particle.]
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    • マンガの迷（まよ）った主人公（しゅじんこう）：「何日（なんにち）たったのかすら...」
    A lost manga protagonist: "I don’t even (know) how many days have passed…"
    [すら can be used after か in embedded questions]
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