なるべく | Grammar

Structure

なるべく + [verb] なるべく + [i-adj] なるべく + [na-adj] なるべく + [verb ない-form] + ようにする

Description

なるべく means "as much as possible", "if you can". It is an adverb, and it goes in front of the verb or adjective it modifies.

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Please come as early as possible.

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I want to buy something as cheap as possible.

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Could you explain it using words that are as simple as possible?

With ようにする, it describes a habit you try to keep, and with a ない-form, something you try to avoid.

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I try to eat vegetables as much as possible.

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I try not to drink alcohol as much as possible.

なるべく or できるだけ

The two swap in most sentences. できるだけ is "as much as you can", pushing towards the limit of what is possible; なるべく is closer to "where you can", and leaves the listener more room, which makes it the gentler choice for a request.

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Please come as early as you can.

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Please try not to be late as much as possible.

is "if at all possible", and sits at the start of the sentence.

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If at all possible, I'd like to finish it today.

Examples

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I will reply as soon as possible.

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I try to exercise every day as much as possible.

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Please be as quiet as possible.

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I try not to spend money as much as possible.

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For my health, I try to walk as much as possible.

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You should try not to eat sweets as much as possible.

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Please attend meetings whenever possible.

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Could you explain it using words that are as simple as possible?

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For the environment, I want to reduce waste as much as possible.

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I try to cook for myself as much as possible.

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You should try to go to bed as early as possible at night.

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I want as many people as possible to come.

References

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