Vocabulary

What does できれば (dekireba) mean?

できれば means if possible.

Quick facts
Readingできれば
Romajidekireba
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
できれば
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkdekireba

if possible

Example sentences

  • Please help me if you can.

  • If possible, I'd like to go home early.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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