有らん限り
aran kagiri
The English phrase 'as much as possible' can be translated into Japanese as 有らん限り (aran kagiri) or 成るべく.
Meaning: as much as is possible (adv)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 有らん限り | aran kagiri |
| 成るべく | naru-beku |
成るべく is often used when giving instructions or expressing a strong desire for a certain outcome to occur.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 有らん限り literally means 'as long as [it] exists' or 'as long as [it] shall be'.
Which one should you use?
While both mean 'as much as possible', 有らん限り carries a more literary, dramatic or archaic tone compared to the more standard 成るべく.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
成るべく is a formal or written way to say 'as much as possible' or 'if possible'.
How do you pronounce it?
aran kagiri
Did you know?
- Because 有らん限り has such an archaic and intense feel, you will often find it in the titles of anime or manga episodes to signal a character's absolute, life-or-death determination.
- The word 成る in 成るべく is the same root used in なるほど, a common phrase meaning 'I see' or 'indeed'. Both rely on the concept of something 'becoming' or 'coming to be' a certain way.
- The word 限り (kagiri) inside 有らん限り does not just mean 'as much as', but specifically refers to a 'limit' or 'boundary'. It implies that once that invisible line is reached, the action must stop.
Example sentences for Japanese are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Daiki and Himari are talking about a charity event.
- 大翔 Hiroto寄付を集めて、有らん限り助けたいと思う。Kifu o atsumete, aran kagiri tasuketai to omou.I want to collect donations and help as much as possible.
- 陽葵 Himariそれはとても素晴らしい考えだね。Sore wa totemo subarashii kangae da ne.That is a wonderful idea.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵も手伝ってくれるかな？Himari mo tetsudatte kureru kana?Himari, would you help me too?
- 陽葵 Himariもちろんだよ。私も協力するね。Mochiron da yo. Watashi mo kyōryoku suru ne.Of course. I will cooperate too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “as much as possible” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
