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Learn JLPT N3 Grammar: さえ ~ ば (sae ~ ba)
Meaning: if only ~ then; as long as; even
Explain: Use this sentence pattern when to emphasize the word before it with the meaning just, even, even
How to use:
Noun + さえ + Verb-ばform
Verb-ますstem + さえすれば
Verb-てform + さえいれば
Example sentences:
1. あなたさえそばにいてくだされば、ほかには何もいりません。
anata sae soba ni ite kudasareba, hoka ni wa nani mo irimasen.
As long as you’re by my side, I don’t need anything else.
2. 何にも何にも、おれは望まん、この幸福さえあれば。
nan ni mo nan ni mo, ore wa nozoman, kono koufuku sae areba.
I want nothing, nothing but this happiness.
3. 子供が元気でさえあれば、新はうれしかった。
kodomo ga genkide sae areba,-shin wa ureshikatta.
As long as the children are healthy, the parents are happy
4. あなたでも、やる気になりさえすれば仕事がやれるんだね。
anata demo, yaruki ni nari sae sureba shigoto ga yarerun da ne.
Even you can work if you put your mind to it.
5. 従業員同士が協力しさえすれば業績は大きく上がるはずだ。
juugyouin doushi ga kyouryoku shi sae sureba gyouseki wa ookiku agaru hazu da.
If our employees would cooperate, we could produce so much more.
