N3
げんかい (genkai)
限界
limit; bound; border
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
体力の限界まで走り続けました。
I kept running to the limit of my physical strength.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "限界"!
私たちは、徹夜続きで肉体的な_______に達していました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 体力や精神力の最大許容量に達した様子を指す「限界（に達する）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『肉体的な限界？！もー！今すぐ私の部屋でふかふかのベッドで寝なさい！これは業務上の休養命令よ！』
English: Since it refers to reaching the maximum capacity of physical or mental strength, 'limit' (genkai) is correct. Haruka: 'Physical limit?! Gosh! Sleep in the fluffy bed at my room right now! This is an official rest order!'
English: Since it refers to reaching the maximum capacity of physical or mental strength, 'limit' (genkai) is correct. Haruka: 'Physical limit?! Gosh! Sleep in the fluffy bed at my room right now! This is an official rest order!'
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