JLPT N3 Intermediate
少なくとも
At least; specifies a minimum quantity or condition.
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少くとも less common
尠くとも rare
1 Adverb
At least (Minimum Quantity)
Specifies that the stated number or amount is the absolute lower limit, implying the actual figure could be higher.
Example
この プロジェクト に は 、 少なく とも 一ヶ月 は かかります 。
This project will take at least one month.
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At least (Minimum Condition)
Identifies the bare minimum condition, action, or state that is expected or exists, often despite other shortcomings.
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