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synonym Comparative
努めて
VS
なるべく

Differences Between "努めて" and "なるべく"

Option A
努めて
Meaning
as much as possible; to the best of one's ability; make an effort to
Reading
つとめて (tsutomete)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は努めて冷静を保ち、状況を判断した。
He made an effort to remain calm and assess the situation.
Option B
なるべく
Meaning
as much as possible
Reading
なるべく (narubeku)
Syllabus Level
B1
Practical Example
私はなるべくに興味があります。
I am interested in as much as possible.

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Which word fits this context: "(as much as possible; to the best of one's ability; make an effort to)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 努めて: Implies making a conscious effort or trying one's best to do something, often to maintain a certain state or avoid something. 意識的に努力して、できる限り何かをする様子を表します。特に、平静を保ったり、控えめにしたりする際に使われることが多いです。
- なるべく: Essential structural term in CEFR B1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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