JLPT N3 Intermediate
限り
Limit, boundary, or extent; defines scope, conditions, or exclusivity.
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〜限りでは as far as
〜ない限り unless
〜に限る is the best
〜に限り only for
〜を限りに as of/ending with
1 Noun
Limit
Represents the absolute boundary, maximum capacity, or final point of a duration.
2 Grammar Pattern
As long as
Establishes a situation that remains true or continues only while a specific condition is met.
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3 Grammar Pattern
As far as...
Delimits the scope of a statement based strictly on the extent of one’s information or perception.
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4 Grammar Pattern
Only for...
Indicates exclusivity or special treatment applied strictly to a specific group, time, or condition.
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