さえ
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Meanings
Particle
1. even
2. (if) only; just; as long as (in a conditional clause; indicates the only thing needed)
3. besides; on top of that; what's more
Pitch accent
さえ
Examples122
She did not come even as far as my house.
If only it would stop raining!
It's not even worth a thought.
And there is not even enough water.
I could not even make a guess at the working of her mind.
She did not so much as say "Good morning" to me.