なりとも
(Nari tomo)
at least / whatever / even just.
Connection rules
- ＋Noun + なりとも.
- ＋Minimizer — 'at least X' or 'even just X'.
- ＋Common in polite offers: 少しなりともお役に立ちたい ('I'd like to be of at least some help').
Examples
1.
少しなりともお役に立ちたい。
Sukoshi nari tomo o yakunitachi tai.
I'd like to be of at least some help.
「at least / whatever / even just」
2.
一言なりとも、挨拶すべきだった。
Hitokoto nari to mo, aisatsu su beki da ta.
I should have at least said a word of greeting.
「at least / whatever / even just」