Meaning
「なりとも」is used when giving an example. It expresses that while one is not expecting much, one is presenting something similar as the bare minimum. It carries the same meaning as 「…だけでも」(even just...).
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| Noun | 名詞 + なりとも |
Examples
-
応援席から家族の声援が聞こえ、多少なりとも緊張がやわらいだ。
I could hear my family cheering from the stands, and my nervousness eased at least somewhat. -
彼氏が忙しくてしばらく会っていないが、せめて電話なりとも欲しいものだ。
My boyfriend is busy and I haven't seen him for a while, but I wish he would at least give me a phone call or something. -
社長に一目なりともお会いしたい。
I would like to meet the company president, even if just for a brief moment.
Summary
- 「〜なりとも」means "at least; even just"
- Attaches to nouns
- Often used together with 「せめて」, and pairs with expressions of request or hope such as 「ください」and「たい」at the end of sentences