NichiDict

限り

N2
かぎり
[kagiri]
Illustration for 限り

Meanings

1.Noun

limit; limits; bounds

2.Noun

degree; extent; scope

3.NounSuffix

the end; the last

4.NounAdverb

as long as ...; as far as ...; as much as ...; to the limits of ...; all of ...

5.NounAdverb

unless ...

6.Noun

(not) included in ...; (not) part of ...

7.Noun

being very much (in a certain state); extreme amount (of a feeling, etc.)

8.NounSuffixAdverb

... only (e.g. "one time only", "today only")

Other Readings

「限り」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

人の体力には限りがある。

There are limits to human stamina.

生きている限り夢を追い続けたい。

I want to keep chasing my dreams as long as I live.

時間に限りがあることを意識して効率よく働こう。

Let's be aware that time is limited and work efficiently.