Vocabulary

What does なるべく (narubeku) mean?

なるべく means as much as possible, if possible.

Quick facts
Readingなるべく
Romajinarubeku
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
なるべく
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworknarubeku

as much as possible, if possible

Example sentences

  • I will reply as soon as possible.

  • Please try to eat vegetables as much as possible.

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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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