Sae
さえ (Sae) is a Japanese particle meaning “even, (if) only, just, as long as”.
Meanings
- particleeven
- particle(if) only; just; as long asin a conditional clause; indicates the only thing needed
- particlebesides; on top of that; what's more
Examples
雪さえ降らなければね！
As long as it doesn't snow!
彼は彼女を殴りさえした。
He went so far as to hit her.
証拠らしいものさえない。
There is not even a semblance of proof.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).