Vocab Info

N3 Adverb

せめてat least, at most

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    Bunpro Summary

    An expression used when trying to indicate that one is willing to do as little as possible, but still help in some way.

    1. Adverb

      1.

      at least, at most, (even) just

      expresses a desire or hope

    All Forms

    せめて

    Details

    • 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....

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