Vocabulary

What does せめて (semete) mean?

せめて means at least.

Quick facts
Reading	せめて
Romaji	semete
Part of speech	adverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N2

せめてせめて

N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsemete

at least

1adverb at least; at most; (even) just

Example sentences

せめて一言(ひとこと)謝(あやま)ってほしい。
I want you to at least say one word of apology.
せめて水(みず)だけでも飲(の)みたい。
I want to at least drink some water.

Look up another word →