Meaning of さえ in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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さえ, すら
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Romajisae, sura
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- particle
- Meaning
- even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
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Example Sentences
さえ, すら used in context
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If you can translate the subject and object then after that it isn't so difficult.
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I think that as long as I don't overeat I will certainly lose weight.
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泥棒は、間違いなくここにいるはずよ。きっと、どこかに根城があるから、そこを見つけさえすればいいの。
The thief has to be in here. I'm sure somewhere around is his stronghold so if we can just find that we've got him.
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I don't even know who has stolen what.
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制服だって、いつも着ているのより糊がきき過ぎていて、ちょっぴり違和感すら覚えてします。
Come to that the uniform had a bit more starch than that I usually wear, it's a bit uncomfortable.
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このことは、人間共通の宿命とさえいえる素因であって、なにも、ドイツ人に限ったことではない。
This is a basic factor that can even be said to be the common lot of man, it certainly doesn't apply only to Germans.
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