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IntermediateJLPT N2 Grammar

せめて

At least; if only; at the very least

Romaji: semete

Meaning & usage

At least | An adverb that indicates the speaker/writer's minimally satisfactory level.

Example sentences 9

  1. せめて一年に十日ぐらい、休暇が取れるといいんですが。

    I wish I could take at least 10-day's leave each year.

  2. せめて両親には分かってもらいたいんですが。

    I wanted at least my parents to understand me.

  3. せめて日本語で日常会話ぐらいは出来るようになりたいです。

    I would like to become able to engage in daily conversation in Japanese.

  4. せめて鍋（だけ）でもあれば、ご飯が炊けるんですが。

    If we had a pan, at least, we would be able to cook rice.

  5. 一月もご厄介になるんですから、せめて、皿洗いぐらいはさせて下さい。

    I'm going to stay at your house for a month, so please let me wash the dishes, at least.

  6. 日本にいる間に、せめて一度ぐらいは会いに来て下さい。

    Please come and see me at least once while you are in Japan.

  7. 日本に行くんだから、せめて、日本語だけは勉強して来ようと思っています。

    I am going to Japan, so, I'm thinking of learning at least Japanese.

  8. 百点とは言いませんが、せめて八十点ぐらいは取りたいです。

    I am not saying that I want to get 100 points, but I would like to get at least 80 points.

  9. 美人でなくてもいいけど、せめて、 可愛かわいらしい女の子と結婚したい。

    It's alright if she is not a real beauty. But I would like to marry at least a cute girl.

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