程度・範囲・強調N1

〜なりとも

even... / at least... / if only... (a small amount)

Structure

数量詞 + なりとも

Explanation

Minimal counter + なりとも: even that small amount is desired.

Examples

一日なりとも、休みがほしい。

I want even a single day off.

一言なりとも、お礼を言いたい。

I'd like to thank him, even just in one word.

Note

Similar to たりとも, but なりとも has a pleading nuance (even a little).

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