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Noun + なりとも
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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.
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冗談なりとも、そんなこと言わないでよ。
Even if it is just a joke, don’t say that sort of thing.
些細なことでもいいから、少しの話なりとも聞かせてよ。
It’ll be okay even if it is something trivial, just let me hear even a little of what you have to say.
多少なりとも、顔を見せてくれたら、安心できたのに。
If you had shown your face, even just a little, I would have felt relieved.
一言なりとも、あなたの気持ちを聞かせてくれませんか。
Wouldn’t you let me hear at least a word about how you feel?
私なりとも、お力になれればと思っています。
I hope that, even in my own small way, I can be of some help.
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