Japanese せめて だけでも grammar semete dakedemo
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Japanese せめて だけでも grammar semete dakedemo
Formation :
せめて + N + だけでも
Meaning and how to use :
Expresses the meaning “at least….”. Thought it’s not enough, but at least it satisfies a part of the requirement
For example
1. お金を稼ぎたくても、体の調子も注意しなきゃならないよ。せめて1時間だけでも休んだほうがいいんだ。
okane wo kasegi taku te mo tei no choushi mo chuui shi nakya nara nai yo semete jikan dake demo yasun da hou ga ii n da
Although you want to earn money, you have to concern about your health. At least you should rest for 1 hour.
2. この試合に参加した以上、せめて３位でけでもなりたい。
kono shiai ni sanka shi ta ijou semete san i de ke de mo nari tai
If we join this match, at least we will rank the 3rd.
3. 必死に勉強したらせめて高い点だけでもで合格しないといけない。
hisshi ni benkyou shi tara semete takai ten dake demo de goukaku shi nai to ike nai
If you study desperately, at least you’ll pass with high score.
4. ちゃんと練習したのでせめてこのマラソン大会で賞だけでもをもらうべきだ。
chanto renshuu shi ta node semete kono marason taikai de shou dake demo wo morau beki da
Because I have practiced properly, I at least will get a prize.
5. 一年間もコチコチしていたのでせめて値段が高い車だけでも買いたい。
ichi nenkan mo kochikochi shi te i ta node semete nedan ga takai kuruma dake demo kai tai
I have been saving for the whole year, so at least I want to buy an expensive car.
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