How to say "Limit" in Japanese

When translating "limit" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 限界 and 限度. In Japanese, 限界 (げんかい (genkai)) is typically associated with "limit; bound; border" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to the limit, bound, or maximum capability of a person, physical capacity, or system. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: '"I've reached my limit"?! Don't you dare give up in front of me! If you think you've hit your limit, I'll pull you up and carry you past it! ...S-So, just keep looking forward and hold onto me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『「もう限界です」だなんて、私の前で弱音を吐くんじゃないわよ！限界だと思ったら、私がそこから引き上げてさらに先へ連れていってあげるわよ！...だ、だから、前だけ見て私についてきなさい！』. On the other hand, 限度 (げんど (gendo)) maps to "limit, bounds" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to express a physical or conceptual limit, or the maximum extent of something. A literal translation of "limit" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!