Translation of Japanese word "少なくとも" to English
少なくとも
すくなくとも
[sukunakutomo]
IPA: /sukunakutomo/
Meaning
PrepositionAt a minimum or lower limit.
How to use
少なくとも (sukunakutomo) — 'at least'. 少なくとも〜は〜 — At least ~ is ~.
🇬🇧 English
at least
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 少なくとも
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): すくなくとも
Romaji Transcription: sukunakutomo
Example Sentences
少なくとも3時間は勉強しなければなりません。
すくなくとも さんじかんはべんきょうしなければなりません
At least 3 hours of study is required.
少なくとも一度は試してみてください。
すくなくとも いちどはためしてみてください
At least try it once.
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Common phrases
- 少なくとも〜は〜— at least ~ is ~
Frequency rank: #290 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "少なくとも" mean?▼
The Japanese word "少なくとも" means "at least" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "少なくとも"?▼
The word "少なくとも" is read as "すくなくとも" (sukunakutomo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Expresses the minimum requirement.".
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