Vocabulary

せめて

at least; at most; (even) just

adverb
N2 freq #900

Example sentences

You might at least have said, "Thank you", when someone helped you.

You should brush your teeth at least twice a day.

You should have enough sense not to drink, at least during your illness.

He might at least apologize.

Can't you wait just ten more minutes?

Well, at least let me set up the table.

You could at least try to be a bit more polite, even though it's not like you.

My hair's messed up this morning. At least lend me a hand mirror - it should be shut in the drawer there.