Grammar Info

N1 Lesson 6: 18/18

なりともEven (a little), At least

Structure

Noun + なりとも

Details

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About なりとも

なりとも is a classical Japanese expression which is used to show a minimal degree of something, often with a nuance of concession. It is commonly translated as 'at least' or 'even', and is typically used in very polite or formal speech.

Grammatically, なりとも will come directly after a noun.

なりとも can carry a humble, and sometimes even pleading, tone. It is often used when making requests.

Because なりとも is slightly old-fashioned and stiff in tone, it will not often be used in daily conversation.

Examples

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  • 冗談(じょうだん)なりとも、そんなこと()わないでよ。

    Even if it is just a joke, don’t say that sort of thing.

  • 些細(ささい)なことでもいいから、(すこ)しの(はなし)なりとも()かせてよ。

    It’ll be okay even if it is something trivial, just let me hear even a little of what you have to say.

  • 多少(たしょう)なりとも(かお)()せてくれたら、安心(あんしん)できたのに。

    If you had shown your face, even just a little, I would have felt relieved.

  • 一言(ひとこと)なりとも、あなたの気持(きも)ちを()かせてくれませんか。

    Wouldn’t you let me hear at least a word about how you feel?

  • (わたくし)なりとも、お(ちから)になれればと(おも)っています。

    I hope that, even in my own small way, I can be of some help.

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