～くらいで
kurai de
Over something as minor as
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
N／plain clause + くらいで
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Treats the reason as too minor to justify the response, often in advice or reproach.
Examples 例文
-
会議が一度延期されたくらいで、諦めてはいけない。
Do not give up just because the meeting was postponed once.
-
試験が一度延期されたくらいで、諦めてはいけない。
Do not give up just because the exam was postponed once.
-
研修が一度延期されたくらいで、諦めてはいけない。
Do not give up just because the training session was postponed once.
-
発表会が一度延期されたくらいで、諦めてはいけない。
Do not give up just because the presentation event was postponed once.
-
面接が一度延期されたくらいで、諦めてはいけない。
Do not give up just because the interview was postponed once.
How related patterns differ 比較
ばいいのに can advise or regret; せめて sets a minimum and なるべく the best feasible effort. あえて deliberately acts despite difficulty. くらいなら prefers an alternative; くらいで treats a reason as minor, てまで marks an extreme price, and ないまでも lowers a requirement.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～くらいで | Over something as minor as | 会議が一度延期されたくらいで、諦めてはいけない。 Do not give up just because the meeting was postponed once. |
| 〜ばいいのに | If only; why don't you | 早めに資料を確認すればいいのに。 If only you would check the documents sooner. |
| ～なるべく | As much as possible; if possible | なるべく早く資料を確認してください。 Please check the documents as soon as possible. |
| ～あえて | Dare to; deliberately despite objections | 反対はあったが、あえて会議の延期を提案した。 Despite objections, I deliberately proposed postponing the meeting. |
| ～せめて | At least | 忙しくても、せめて一度は資料を確認してほしい。 Even if you are busy, I would like you to at least check the documents once. |
Comments posted (0)