Desae
でさえ (Desae) is a Japanese expression meaning “even (e.g. even a child), as long as (it is, you are, etc.), (if) only, just”.
Meanings
- expression, particleeven (e.g. even a child)
- expression, particleas long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; justafter a noun or na-adjective; in conditional clauses
Examples
５月でさえとても寒い。
It's even very cold in May.
子供でさえもそれはわかる。
Even a child can understand that.
子供でさえ善と悪の区別がつく。
Even a child knows right from wrong.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).