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What is the Kanji for 'Limit'? | 限

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Limit', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Limit' is 限.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limit

    Reading

    kunyomiかぎ

    kagi

    onyomiげん

    gen

    Parts

    Stopping

    Example Word

    無制限: unlimited. The Japanese adjectival noun '無制限 (むせいげん)' means 'unlimited'. It is used to describe something that has no restrictions, limits, or boundaries. This term is often used in contexts related to time, resources, or access. For example: unlimited data plan「無制限のデータプラン」(むせいげんのでーたぷらん). The buffet offers unlimited refills「そのビュッフェは無制限にリフィルできます」(そのびゅっふぇはむせいげんにりふぃるできます). Note that '無制限' is typically used in formal or technical contexts and is less common in casual conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    419

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    radical

    Meaning

    Stopping

Words Using

This kanji is used in 12 words:

    word

    限り

    Meaning

    Extent, Limit

    word

    限る

    Meaning

    Limit, Restrict

    word

    限界

    Meaning

    Limit

    word

    限定

    Meaning

    Limit

    word

    制限

    Meaning

    Restriction

    word

    Meaning

    Limit

    word

    権限

    Meaning

    Authority

    word

    期限

    Meaning

    Deadline

    word

    限度

    Meaning

    Limit

    word

    有限

    Meaning

    Limited

    word

    無限

    Meaning

    Infinite

    word

    無制限

    Meaning

    Unlimited

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part ⻖ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Descend, Fall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Occasion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dangerous, Steep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Land

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Remove

    kanji

    Meaning

    Squad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prevent, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Hurt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neighbor, Neighbouring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Separate, Isolate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Corner, Nook

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall in, Collapse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Camp, Battle formation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach, Affixed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pottery

    kanji

    Meaning

    Majesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exhibit, Line up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Accompany a superior

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, All

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mausoleum, Imperial mausoleum

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hump, Prosper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope, Heights

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crevice

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 艮 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Silver

    kanji

    退

    Meaning

    Retreat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Good

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instant, Immediate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Already, Previously

    kanji

    Meaning

    Root

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eyeball

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hometown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mark, Foot print

Learn the Kanji

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What does 限 mean?

限 means 'Limit'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.