なるべく (As ~ as possible)
As ~ as possible, Wherever practicable
JLPT N4
Pattern
なるべく + Verb
How it works
なるべく means “as much as possible / if you can”. It softens advice or a request: なるべく早く来てください.
Examples
- なるべく 早く 来て ください。Please come as early as you can.
- なるべく やさいを 食べるように して います。I try to eat vegetables as much as possible.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 2Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.