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Noun meaning limit or boundary. Can be used to express constraints or extent. Example: 『時間の限り』 (jikan no kagiri, 'as far as time allows').
Theme

At a café, User and their friend Takashi are discussing work-life balance and personal limits.

限り

かぎり

limit(s)

Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts

Memory Hook

Think of a 'limit' as a line you can't cross. 'Kagiri' sounds like 'cage limit' — imagine a cage with a limit on how far you can go inside it.

Cultural Note

In Japanese, 『限り』 (kagiri) is often used in expressions like 『限りある』 (kagiri aru, 'limited') to discuss resources or time, reflecting cultural values of mindfulness and efficiency.

Forms

Base: 限りNoun meaning limit or boundary. Can be used to express constraints or extent. Example: 『時間の限り』 (jikan no kagiri, 'as far as time allows').