せめて (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.