synonym Comparative
せめて
VS
あくまで
Differences Between "せめて" and "あくまで"
Option A
せめて
Meaning
at least, at the very least
Reading
せめて (semete)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
せめて、週末だけでもゆっくり休みたい。
At least, I want to relax slowly just on the weekends.
Option B
あくまで
Meaning
to the last; to the bitter end; persistently; (not) in the least; only; merely
Reading
あくまで (akumade)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
これはあくまで私個人の意見です。
This is merely my personal opinion.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(at least, at the very least)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- せめて: Expresses a minimum requirement or wish; "if not X, then at least Y." (少なくとも、最低限)
- あくまで: Emphasizes that something is 'only' or 'merely' the case, or to insist on a point 'to the end'. Often used with a sense of limitation or resolve. (限定や決意を強調する際に使われ、「〜にすぎない」「徹底的に」といった意味合いを持つ。)
- せめて: Expresses a minimum requirement or wish; "if not X, then at least Y." (少なくとも、最低限)
- あくまで: Emphasizes that something is 'only' or 'merely' the case, or to insist on a point 'to the end'. Often used with a sense of limitation or resolve. (限定や決意を強調する際に使われ、「〜にすぎない」「徹底的に」といった意味合いを持つ。)
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