Grammar Info

N1 Lesson 6: 18/18

なりともEven (a little), At least

Structure

Noun + なりとも

Details

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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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  • 一言(ひとこと)なりとも、あなたの気持(きも)ちを()かせてくれませんか。

    Wouldn’t you let me hear at least a word about how you feel?

  • 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.

  • メッセージなりとも()れておいてくれたら、(むか)えに()けたのに。

    If you’d at least left a message, I could have come to pick you up.

  • (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.

  • (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.

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