- 1. [n] limit; limits; bounds
- 2. [n] degree; extent; scope
- 3. [n, n-suf] the end; the last
- 4. [n, adv] as long as ...; as far as ...; as much as ...; to the limits of ...; all of ... — after an adjective, verb, or noun
- 5. [n, adv] unless ... — after neg. verb
- 6. [n] (not) included in ...; (not) part of ... — usu. as 〜の限りではない
- 7. [n] being very much (in a certain state); extreme amount (of a feeling, etc.) — usu. adj+限り
- 8. [n-suf, n, adv] ... only (e.g. "one time only", "today only")
- 9. [n] end of one's life; final moments; death (arch)
- 10. [n] funeral; burial (arch)
Kanji in this word
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限
limit, restrict, to best of abilityOn: ゲン (gen)Kun: かぎ.る (kagi.ru)、 かぎ.り (kagi.ri)、 -かぎ.り (-kagi.ri)
Example Sentences
彼の好奇心には限りがなかった。
His curiosity knew no bounds.
私の力が及ぶ限り援助します。
I'll help you to the best of my ability.
アキラはお金の続く限りニューヨークに滞在するだろう。
Akira will stay in New York while his money lasts.
汚さない限り、この本を持ち帰ってもいいですよ。
You may take this book as long as you keep it clean.
もっと勉強しない限り落第しますよ。
You will fail unless you work harder.