Illustration: At a family kitchen table, an adult slides a freshly decorated birthday cake into a tall cake carrier, gently holding up a palm to stop a child reaching for a slice.

せめて

semete

at least

Often expresses a minimum wish or request. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

せめてヒントをくれよ。
At least give me a hint.
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せめてあと十分待じゅうふんまってくれませんか。
Can’t you wait just ten more minutes?
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せめて日常会話にちじょうかいわ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.
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