Grammar › N3 · 05 Contrast, degree and extent
〜だけ: as much as; only what
N3 · 05 Contrast, degree and extent
Says to do the amount that you can or want.
Verb dictionary form or plain form + だけ. Examples: できるだけ (as much as possible), 好きなだけ (as much as you like). The limit is set by the verb. Compare しか, which needs a negative.
Examples
好きなだけ食べていいですよ。
You may eat as much as you like.
できるだけ早く返事をください。
Please reply as soon as you can.