最さい低てい限げん

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

minimum; lowest limit

Refers to the absolute minimum amount, level, or standard required. Often used with の to modify nouns.

• 最さい低てい限げんの生せい活かつ費ひを確かく保ほする。

  Secure the minimum living expenses.

• 最さい低てい限げんのルールは守まもってください。

  Please follow the minimum rules.

noun, adverb

at the very least; at minimum

Adverbial use indicating the least that should be done or expected. Often used with は or as a standalone adverb.

• 最さい低てい限げん、謝しゃ罪ざいは必ひつ要ようだ。

  At the very least, an apology is necessary.

• 最さい低てい限げんこれだけは覚おぼえておいて。

  At minimum, remember this much.