CEFR A2

possible

Translation

可能な / できる / ありうる

Meaning

Something is possible if it can happen or can be done. It might not be easy, but it is not impossible. 'Is it possible to...?' is a very natural way to ask if something can be done.

Examples

それは可能ですか？
Is that possible?
もし可能であれば、少し早めに来てください。
If possible, please come a little earlier.

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possible (A2)

カタカナ: ポッシブル

IPA: /ˈpɒsɪbəl/

Definition

Something is possible if it can happen or can be done. It might not be easy, but it is not impossible. 'Is it possible to...?' is a very natural way to ask if something can be done.

意味: 何かが起こりうる・実現できる状態のこと。簡単ではないかもしれませんが、不可能ではありません。'Is it possible to...?'（〜は可能ですか？）は何かができるかどうかを尋ねるとても自然な表現です。

Examples / 例文

それは可能ですか？ — Is that possible?
もし可能であれば、少し早めに来てください。 — If possible, please come a little earlier.
できるだけ早く返信します。 — I will reply as soon as possible.

Possible の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Possible:

可能な
できる
ありうる

How to Use Possible

is it possible to + verb (question pattern): Ask if something can be done. — "Is it possible to get a refund?"
as + adjective + as possible (superlative pattern): To the greatest degree that can be achieved. — "Please be as quiet as possible."
if possible (conditional phrase): If it can be done without too much trouble. — "Come early, if possible."

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