〜なりとも

Formation

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Dict. Form
Noun
なりとも

Meaning

Used to suggest a minimal option or amount to indicate a request, desire, or evaluation.

Examples

たとえ冗談なりとも、そんなことは言うべきではない。

Even as a joke, you shouldn't say such things.

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