なりとも
Meanings
- Even a little
- At least
- Not less than (used for emphasis)
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Explanation
なりとも is a very formal, emphatic expression meaning “even a little” or “at least.” It is used to stress that even the smallest amount, time, effort, or amount of something is noteworthy or should be considered. It often appears in requests, appeals, or admonitions where the speaker wants to emphasize the minimum threshold. It is more literary or formal than everyday casual expressions.
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Example sentences
I want you to donate, even if it’s just one yen.
No matter the amount, we must keep even a single yen of that promise.
To get through the crisis, some amount of cooperation is necessary.
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