Translation guide
Expresses doing something at every opportunity or as much as circumstances allow. Japanese uses conditional patterns, adverbs, and set phrases rather than a single word.
Whenever possible, I walk to work.
To say that someone does something each time a chance arises.
Literally 'if there is an opportunity'. A natural, common way to say 'whenever possible'.
Whenever possible, I want to go traveling.
Means 'as much as possible'. Very common and versatile.
Please come as soon as possible.
Similar to できるだけ but slightly softer, 'if at all possible'.
Please be as quiet as possible.
Formal, 'to the extent possible'. Used in writing or formal speech.
We will respond as soon as possible.
To express that an action is done when conditions permit, not necessarily every time.
Both mean 'as much as possible', but できるだけ is more direct and common. なるべく is slightly softer and often used in requests.
Please reply as soon as possible.
Please reply as soon as you can.
Whenever possible, I go see a movie.