Vocabulary

What does 限り (かぎり, kagiri) mean?

限り (かぎり, kagiri) means limit; as long as, to the extent that.

Quick facts
Readingかぎり
Romajikagiri
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
かぎり
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkagiri

limit; as long as, to the extent that

  1. 1noun limit; limits; bounds
  2. 2noun degree; extent; scope
  3. 3noun · noun suffix the end; the last
  4. 4noun · adverb as long as ...; as far as ...; as much as ...
  5. 5noun · adverb unless ...

Example sentences

  • I'll do my best with all the strength I have.

  • As far as I know, he is honest.

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