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せめて

Reading

Kana: せめて
Romaji: semete
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Romaji

Definition

adv
1

at least; at most

Example Sentences

せめて謝(あやま)ってくれてもいいのに。
➥He might at least apologize.
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一(いち)日(にち)にせめて二(に)回(かい)は歯(は)を磨(みが)くべきだ。
➥You should brush your teeth at least twice a day.
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せめて日常(にちじょう)会話(かいわ)ができるくらいになりたい。
➥At the very least, I'd like to be able to have everyday conversations.
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彼(かれ)はせめて謝(あやま)ってくれてもいいのに。
➥He might at least apologize.
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せめてあと十(じゅう)分(ふん)待(ま)ってくれませんか。
➥Can't you wait just ten more minutes?
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じゃ、せめてテーブルの準備(じゅんび)でもしましょう。
➥Well, at least let me set up the table.
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攻め手

Reading

Kana: せめて
Romaji: semete
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

offense; offence; method of attack

Kanji

攻
Readings: コウ、 せ.める
Meanings: aggression, attack, criticize, polish
手
Readings: シュ、 ズ、 て、 て-、 -て、 た-
Meaning: hand