〜さえ〜ば (sae... ba)

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It doesn't mean that...; It's not that... (Used to clarify that a natural assumption is not entirely true).

Must be; without a doubt; I am sure that... (expresses strong certainty based on evidence)

Full of; covered in... (typically used for negative or undesirable things like mistakes, mud, or blood)

There is a fear/risk that... (Used in formal contexts, news, and reading comprehension to warn of a negative outcome).

I heard that / It is said that / It means that (used to report information from another source)

Cannot afford to / Must not