いやしくも
(Iyashikumo)
if at least / if one is truly / given that one is.
Connection rules
- ＋いやしくも + noun / role + condition or expectation.
- ＋Literary / moralistic — 'given that one is X, certain behaviors are expected'.
- ＋Often in formal criticism or moral assertions.
Examples
1.
いやしくも教師であるなら、模範となるべきだ。
Iyashikumo kyoushi de aru nara, mohan to naru beki da.
If one is truly a teacher, one should be a model.
「if at least / if one is truly / given that one is」
2.
いやしくも社会人である以上、責任を持つべきだ。
Iyashikumo shakai jin de aru ijou, sekinin o motsu beki da.
If one is truly a working adult, one should take responsibility.
「if at least / if one is truly / given that one is」