なるべく

なるべく

If possible; as much as possible

N4adverb·narubeku

How to remember it

なる (become) + べく (as it should be) — aim for the outcome that should be.

Example sentences

  • なるべく早く来てください。

    なるべくはやくきてください。

    Please come as early as possible.

  • なるべく静かに歩きましょう。

    なるべくしずかにあるきましょう。

    Let's walk as quietly as possible.

Usage

Used with adjectives/adverbs to express an attainable ideal; softens requests.

Related words

できるだけできるかぎりぜひ

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