6-3 〜さえ〜ば、… Flashcards
1
Q
What does this grammar point mean?
一人暮らしでも、お金さえありば、困らない。
A
〜さえ〜ば、…
“As long as” to state the minimum requirement for an action to occur.
Generally positive/hopeful and not used for negative feelings.
2
Q
Even if you live alone, as long as you have money, it’s not a problem.
A
一人暮らしでも、お金さえありば、困らない。
3
Q
As long as I have you beside me, I will be ok no matter what happens.
A
隣に君さえいれば、何が起こっても大丈夫だと思う。
4
Q
Your Japanese will improve as long as you are actually practicing.
A
ちゃんと練習さえすれば、日本語力が上がるだろう。
5
Q
Would you do any job as long as the salary was high?
A
あなたは給料さえ高ければ、どんな仕事でもするんですか。