さえ

Even; if only.

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でさえ used after nouns

さえ～ば conditional pattern

1 Particle

Even

Highlights an extreme or basic example to imply that the same applies to everything else.

Example

そんなこと、子供でさえ知っていますよ。

Even a child knows that.

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2 Particle (in a conditional pattern)

If only

Specifies the minimum necessary condition required for a result to materialize.

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さえ

Even; if only.

Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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