Meaning
せめて (semete) is a JLPT N2 adverb meaning “at least, at most”.
Example sentences 11
せめてこれだけは約束してください。
At least promise this, please.
せめて謝ってくれてもいいのに。
He might at least apologize.
彼はせめて謝ってくれてもいいのに。
He might at least apologize.
一日にせめて二回は歯を磨くべきだ。
You should brush your teeth at least twice a day.
せめてあと十分待ってくれませんか。
Can't you wait just ten more minutes?
せめて日常会話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.
じゃ、せめてテーブルの準備でもしましょう。
At least let me help set the table.
せめてテーブルを運ぶのぐらい手伝わせて下さい。
At least let me help carrying the table for you.
君は全部のドアを施錠するか、せめて閉じるべきだった。
You should have locked, or at least closed, all the doors.
せめて病気のときぐらいはお酒をのまないぐらいの分別を持つべきだ。
You should have enough sense not to drink, at least during your illness.
誰かが手伝ってくれたら、せめて「ありがとう」ぐらいは言ったって良さそうなものだったのに。
You might at least have said, "Thank you", when someone helped you.