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N1 Lesson 6: 18/18

なりともEven (a little), At least

Structure

Noun + なりとも

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About なりとも

なりとも is a classical Japanese expression which is used to show a minimal degree of something, often with a nuance of concession. It is commonly translated as 'at least' or 'even', and is typically used in very polite or formal speech.

Grammatically, なりとも will come directly after a noun.

なりとも can carry a humble, and sometimes even pleading, tone. It is often used when making requests.

Because なりとも is slightly old-fashioned and stiff in tone, it will not often be used in daily conversation.

Examples

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    (きみ)迷惑(めいわく)をかけるぐらいなら、自分(じぶん)なりともできることを全部(ぜんぶ)やってみるよ。

    If it is to the extent that it is causing you bother then I will try and do what I can in at least my own way.

    (ちか)くまで()たなら、(こえ)なりともかけてくれてよかったのに。

    If you came so close, I wish you would have at least called out to me.

    意見(いけん)なりともいただければ(さいわ)いです。

    I would be happy to receive at least some feedback.

    詳細(しょうさい)後日(ごじつ)でも(かま)いませんが、現段階(げんだんかい)での決定事項(けっていじこう)なりとも(さき)(おし)えていただけると(たす)かります。

    It’s no problem if the details come at a later date, but at this point it would be helpful if you could share at least the decisions with me.

    (おそ)かれ(はや)かれ、(だれ)なりとも真実(しんじつ)()づくときが()るだろう。

    Sooner or later, at least someone will come to realize the truth.

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