せめて
Meanings
- Adverb at least; at most; (even) just (expresses a desire or hope)
Example sentences
- 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. - せめて謝ってくれてもいいのに。
He might at least apologize. - せめてあと十分待ってくれませんか。
Can't you wait just ten more minutes? - 君らしくないかも知れないが、せめて礼儀くらい守ったらどうだ。
You could at least try to be a bit more polite, even though it's not like you.