Vocab Info

N3 Adverb

せめてat least, at most

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      at least, at most, (even) just

      expresses a desire or hope

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    せめて

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    • Pitch Accent

    • Anime Top 1,800

    Examples

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      せめて一分(いっぷん)だけでも()んだ(いぬ)()いたい。

      I would like to see my dead dog for even just one minute.

      • N3

      ()えなくても()いからせめて(こえ)だけでも()きたいです。

      I don't mind not being able to see you, but I would like to at least hear your voice.

      • N3

      せめて2歳(にさい)でも(わか)ければ彼女(かのじょ)()()うことが出来(でき)たのになぁ…。

      If only I were even just 2 years younger, I could have gone out with her…

      • N3

      ()(つな)げなくてもいいからせめて一目(ひとめ)でも(ぼく)(こと)をしっかり()てください。

      It's fine if you can't hold my hand, but at least properly look me in the eyes.

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      せめてその半分(はんぶん)でもお(かね)があったら、(あたら)しい事業(じぎょう)(はじ)められるのですが…。

      If I had even half that money, I could start a new business....

      • N2
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