せめて

semete

offense, method of attack

Example sentences

  1. 誰かが手伝ってくれたら、せめて「ありがとう」ぐらいは言ったって良さそうなものだったのに。

    You might at least have said, "Thank you", when someone helped you.

  2. 君は全部のドアを施錠するか、せめて閉じるべきだった。

    You should have locked, or at least closed, all the doors.

  3. 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.

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