N3
かぎり (kagiri)
限り
limit, extent; as long as, unless
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can be a noun meaning 'limit' or 'boundary', or used as a grammatical particle/expression (〜限り) meaning 'as long as', 'to the extent that', 'while', or 'unless'.
📝 Example Sentences
私の知る限り、その情報は正しい。
As far as I know, that information is correct.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "限り"!
時間がある_______、手伝います。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「〜限り」は「〜の間は」「〜の範囲内で」という意味で使われます。
English: '〜限り' is used to mean 'as long as (there is 〜)' or 'within the scope of (〜)'.
English: '〜限り' is used to mean 'as long as (there is 〜)' or 'within the scope of (〜)'.
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