～くらい～は～ない

When to use

"At least this much, surely" - sets a low bar that should be achievable.

Explanation

The ～くらい～は～ない grammar point is used to emphasize the minimum expectation in a situation or the least one can do. It can be translated as 'at least', 'the least', or 'no less than' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb or an adjective.

• 週しゅうに一度いちどくらいはジムに行いかないと。

  I have to go to the gym at least once a week.

  Shuu ni ichido kurai wa jimu ni ikanai to.

• 毎日まいにちくらいは歯はを磨みがかないと。

  I have to brush my teeth at least every day.

  Mainichi kurai wa ha wo migakanai to.

• この問題もんだいくらいは解決かいけつしないと。

  I have to solve at least this problem.

  Kono mondai kurai wa kaiketsu shinai to.

• 彼女かのじょが泣ないているくらいなら慰なぐさめないと。

  If she is crying that much, I should at least try to comfort her.

  Kanojo ga naite iru kurai nara nagusamenai to.

At Least (A Minimal Amount)

• Noun なりとも~nari tomoN1Indicates even a small amount or degree; 'at least', 'even…

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