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～さえ～ば (sae-ba) - If only / As long as
[Noun] + さえ + [Verb conditional]
Quick answer
[Noun] + さえ + [Verb conditional] means "If only / As long as / Even just". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
If only / As long as / Even just
Explanation
Indicates that one condition is sufficient for a desired outcome.
Examples
お金さえあれば、何でも買える。
おかねさえあれば、なんでもかえる。
If only I had money, I could buy anything.
努力さえすれば、成功できる。
どりょくさえすれば、せいこうできる。
As long as you make an effort, you can succeed.
Practice this grammar
[Noun] + さえ + [Verb conditional]
Which sentence correctly uses "～さえ～ば (sae-ba) - If only / As long as"?