# possible: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/possible
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: A2
Part of speech: adjective
IPA: /ˈpɒsɪbəl/
Katakana pronunciation: ポッシブル

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

## English equivalents
- possible
## Japanese equivalents
- 可能な
- できる
- ありうる
## Common patterns
- **is it possible to + verb**: Ask if something can be done. Example: Is it possible to get a refund?
- **as + adjective + as possible**: To the greatest degree that can be achieved. Example: Please be as quiet as possible.
- **if possible**: If it can be done without too much trouble. Example: Come early, if possible.

## More from Anaversity
- [Japanese–English dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english)
- [possible in the English dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/english/possible)
- [AI and agent access guide](https://anaversity.com/llms.txt)

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