N3condition

～さえ～ば (sae-ba) - If only / As long as

[Noun] + さえ + [Verb conditional]

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[Noun] + さえ + [Verb conditional] means "If only / As long as / Even just". Mastering this N3 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.

Significato

If only / As long as / Even just

Spiegazione

Indicates that one condition is sufficient for a desired outcome.

Esempi

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。

Se solo avessi i soldi, potrei comprare qualsiasi cosa.

金—Gold 何—What 買—Buy

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。

Basta che ti impegni e potrai avere successo.

努—Toil 力—Power 成—to become 功—Achievement

Practice this grammar

[Noun] + さえ + [Verb conditional]

Which sentence correctly uses "～さえ～ば (sae-ba) - If only / As long as"?

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Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026