Illustration: Inside a small sightseeing boat, a traveler politely indicates the last empty window seat with an open hand. The traveler remains standing beside an available aisle seat, keeping their bag close and making no move to claim the preferred place.

JLPT N3expressionLevel estimated by Bebop

できれば

dekireba

if possible

Example sentences

  1. 出来できれば明日あしたまでに帰かえります。

    I’ll be back by tomorrow, if possible.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. できれば今週末こんしゅうまつですね。

    This weekend, if possible.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. できれば月曜日げつようびの午後ごごに来きなさい。

    Come on Monday afternoon, if possible.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

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