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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  • (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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