〜さえ

even ~

Structure

Noun + さえ

Explanation

「〜さえ」 means "even ~". Structure: Noun + さえ. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

修理さえあれば、大丈夫です。

しゅうりさえあれば、だいじょうぶです。

shuuri sae areba, daijoubu desu.

As long as there is a repair, it will be fine.

資料さえあれば、大丈夫です。

しりょうさえあれば、だいじょうぶです。

shiryou sae areba, daijoubu desu.

As long as there is a materials, it will be fine.

機械さえあれば、大丈夫です。

きかいさえあれば、だいじょうぶです。

kikai sae areba, daijoubu desu.

As long as there is a machine, it will be fine.

材料さえあれば、大丈夫です。

ざいりょうさえあれば、だいじょうぶです。

zairyou sae areba, daijoubu desu.

As long as there is a ingredients, it will be fine.

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