How to say "As" in Japanese

When translating "as" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between できるだけ and 〜として. In Japanese, できるだけ (できるだけ (dekirudake)) is typically associated with "as much as possible, as soon as possible" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Adverbial phrase. Expresses the desire or necessity to do something to the maximum extent or degree possible. Often combined with adverbs like 早く. On the other hand, 〜として (〜として (〜 to shite)) maps to "as, in the capacity of" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to indicate the role, capacity, qualification, or position someone or something holds. Can also indicate a standard or criterion.. A literal translation of "as" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!