せめて

At least; expressing a subjective wish for the bare minimum.

Readings

Adverb

"At least" / "If only..."

Indicates a subjective desire for a minimal concession or condition when the ideal outcome is not possible.

Example

会えないなら、せめて声だけでも聞きたい。

If I can't see you, I at least want to hear your voice.

4 more examples in the mobile app

Free forever · No card needed

Study this term on the app

Every word on Amenokori — including せめて — comes with full meanings, example sentences, audio, and FSRS-powered review scheduling. 10K+ entries from N5 to N1.

Zero deck building Full context & nuance FSRS algorithm

App Store Google Play

100% free to start

amenokori · review

5 day streak

VOCAB 2 / 30

せめて

At least; expressing a subjective wish for the bare minimum.

Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

Again

Hard

Good

Easy