〜さえ

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N（＋で／に）＋ さえ

Gives an extreme example to imply that other cases are naturally even more so. It can combine with particles as in でさえ, にさえ; the latter clause is usually negative or something difficult. Close in meaning to 〜も, 〜だって but more emphatic; do not confuse with 〜さえ〜ば (if only).