Meanings

1. adverbat least; at most; (even) justexpresses a desire or hope

Examples

• せめて謝ってくれてもいいのに。

  He might at least apologize.

• 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.

• せめてあと十分待ってくれませんか。

  Can't you wait just ten more minutes?

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