JLPT N2

なるべく

As much as possible, if possible

Structure

なるべく + verb/adjective/adverb

How it works

なるべく is used to encourage or state an intention to do something to the greatest extent or degree possible. It indicates striving for an ideal or maximum effort.

Examples

なるべく早く来てください。

Please come as early as possible.

Common mistakes

Using it to mean 'sometimes' or 'occasionally' instead of 'as much as possible'.

Tip

Think of 'narubeku' as 'make it happen as much as possible'.

More JLPT N2 grammar

に伴いにかけてにかわってにもかかわらずに限りに限らずをはじめを中心に

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