なるべく[narubeku]: as much as possible

August 3, 2020

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It is an adverb that means "as much as possible". It is used when describing situations in which you try to do something as much as you can.

To stay fit, I go to the gym every other day and try to have a well-balanced diet.
健康の為、一日置きにジムに行き、なるべくバランスのとれた食事をとる。
Amy and Meg are talking about the schedule for the tomorrow’s party.

  • Amy : What time will you go to the restaurant?
    何時にお店に行く?
  • Meg : I'll get off work at 6 so I'll be right over.
    6時に会社を出て、向かうね。
  • Amy : Okay. Please come as soon as possible.
    わかった。なるべく早く来てね。
Meg and Any are talking about the temperature in their room.

  • Meg : The temperature in this room is too hot, isn't it?
    この部屋、暑過ぎない?
  • Amy : I'm trying to use the air conditioner as little as possible to avoid feeling cold.
    体が冷えないように、なるべくエアコンを使わないようにしているの。

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