- 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。
kano koukishin niha kagiri ganakatta .
His curiosity knew no bounds.
私の力が及ぶ限り援助します。
watashi no chikara ga oyobu kagiri enjo shimasu .
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 hao kin no tsuzuku kagiri nyuuyooku ni taizai surudarou .
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。
yogosa nai kagiri , kono hon wo mochikaetsu temoiidesuyo .
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。
motto benkyou shinai kagiri rakudai shimasuyo .
You will fail unless you work harder.