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How to say "As" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "as", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
できるだけ
できるだけ (dekirudake)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
如実
にょじつ (nyojitsu)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "as" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between できるだけ and 如実.
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, 如実 (にょじつ (nyojitsu)) maps to "as it is; vividly; realistically; truthfully" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 事実や状況をありのままに、またははっきりと表す様子を指します。「如実に」の形で副詞として、または「如実な」の形で形容動詞として使われます。. A literal translation of "as" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "できるだけ"
できるだけ早く宿題を終わらせたいです。
I want to finish my homework as soon as possible.
Bilingual Context for "如実"
彼の絵はその悲惨な状況を如実に表している。
His painting vividly depicts the miserable situation.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: " ＿＿＿ 早く宿題を終わらせたいです。" (Meaning: "I want to finish my homework as soon as possible.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "できるだけ" fits here because it means "as much as possible, as soon as possible" in the context of: "I want to finish my homework as soon as possible.". "如実" represents "as it is; vividly; realistically; truthfully".