JLPT N2 Grammar (semete)

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Learn Japanese grammar: (semete). Meaning: at least; at most ~.


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Example #1

せめてあとじゅうぷんまってくれませんか。
semete ato juuppun matte kuremasen ka.
Can't you wait just ten more minutes?
Example #2

いちにちにせめてにかいははをみがくべきだ。
ichinichi ni semete nikai wa ha o migaku beki da.
You should brush your teeth at least twice a day.
Example #3

じゃ、せめてテーブルのじゅんびでもしましょう。
ja, semete teeburu no junbi demo shimashou.
Well, at least let me set up the table.
Example #4

ゆうしょうするのはむりだとしても、せめてにゅうしょうはしたい。
yuushou suru no wa muri da to shitemo, semete nyuushou wa shitai.
Even if winning is out of the question, I would like to at least place near the top.
Example #5

せめてにちようだけもあそぶがよい。
semete nichiyou dake mo asobu ga yoi.
You ought to enjoy yourself on Sunday at least.
Example #6

せめてひゃくえんならうるけれども。
semete hyaku en nara uru keredo mo.
I would sell it for at least 100 yen..
Example #7

せめてみなさんのためにどりょくしたい。
semete minasan no tame ni doryoku shitai.
I want to at least make an effort for everyone.
Example #8

きんえんがむりなら、せめてりょうをへらしては?
kinen ga muri nara, semete ryou o herashite wa?
If it's impossible for you to quit smoking, could you at least cut down on the amount?

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