せめて

せめて · semete

JLPT N3

Meaning

At least, at the very least, if nothing else

Examples

• せめて一言だけでも謝ってほしい。 — At least I want you to apologize with just one word.
• 試験に合格できなくても、せめて良い経験にはなった。 — Even if I couldn't pass the exam, at least it was a good experience.
• せめて今日中に終わらせたい。 — At least I want to finish it by the end of today.