How to say 'Extent' or 'Limit' in Japanese | 限り

word

Meaning

Extent, Limit

Reading

Kanji

限Limit

Explanation

The Japanese noun '限り (かぎり)' primarily means 'limit' or 'extent'. It is used to describe the boundary or scope of something, whether physical, temporal, or conceptual. For example: There is no limit to human potential「人間の可能性に限りはない」(にんげんのかのうせいにかぎりはない). As far as I know, he is innocent「私の知る限り、彼は無実です」(わたしのしるかぎり、かれはむじつです). The word can also imply 'as long as' or 'while' in certain contexts, such as: As long as I live, I will protect you「私が生きている限り、あなたを守ります」(わたしがいきているかぎり、あなたをまもります). Note that '限り' is often used in formal or written contexts and carries a nuanced sense of finality or completeness.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

701

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting