Learn Japanese grammar: なりとも (nari tomo). Meaning: at least; even a little.
When using this grammar point, make sure to set the example or target.
Example A)
誰なりとも
dare nari tomo
anyone
Example B)
どこへなりとも
doko e nari tomo
anywhere
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なりとも - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
誰なりとも連れて来い。
だれでも
dare nari tomo tsurete kite.
Bring anyone you'd like.
Example #2
ちょっとなりとも会いたい。
ちょっとだけでも
chotto nari tomo aitai.
I want to meet up, even if it's just for a little bit.
Example #3
その若者と話してみて、多少なりとも共感できることがあった。
少しは
sono wakamono to hanashite mite, tashou nari tomo kyoukan dekiru koto ga atta.
While attempting to talk to that youngster, I felt that I was able to sympathize a bit with them.
Example #4
理事長に一目なりとも合わせていただけませんでしょうか。
一目だけでも
rijichou ni hitome nari tomo awasete itadakemasen deshouka.
Could you please let me see the board chairmen just for even a second?
Vocabulary List 語彙
| Kanji 漢字 | Kana カナ | English 英語 |
|---|---|---|
| 誰 | だれ | who |
| 若者 | わかもの | young person |
| 多少 | たしょう | more or less; a few; some |
| 共感 | きょうかん | sympathy; empathy |
| 理事長 | りじちょう | board chairmen |
| 一目 | ひとめ | glance; one second |
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