JLPT N3 Intermediate
さえあれば
As long as there is; if only there is.
Readings
Other forms
さえいれば for people/animals
でさえあれば with nouns/na-adjectives
さえなければ negative: "if only... didn't exist"
Grammar / Expression
If only..." / "As long as...
Indicates that a specific condition is the only requirement necessary for a particular outcome to occur.
Example
あなた さえ いれば 、 私 は 何も 怖くない 。
As long as you're here, I'm not afraid of anything.
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