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さえ
English
Particle
even
Particle
in a conditional clause; indicates the only thing needed
(if) only, just, as long as
Particle
besides, on top of that, what's more
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Grammar
～さえ～ば: If ~ just If ~ only
さえ: even; only; just
さえ／にさえ／でさえ
Phrases
雨がやみさえすればいいのになあ。
Parts: 雨 (あめ) 止む (やみ) さえ すれば いい のに なあ (なー)
If only it would stop raining!

彼女は私の家にさえ来なかった。
Parts: 彼女 (かのじょ) 私 (わたし) 家 (いえ) さえ 来る (くる)
She did not come even as far as my house.