Noun に限る
~ni kagiru
JLPT N1 Very formal, literary
Formation
Noun + に限る
Expresses the idea that 'nothing but', 'nothing is better than'.
When to use
Formal, literary "nothing beats X/best to do X" - a recommendation, not a plain restriction.
Explanation
The noun に限る grammar point is used to express the idea that there is nothing better than the noun mentioned in the specific context. It is often used to give personal opinions, advice, or recommendations.
Example sentences
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At times like this, there's nothing better than talking to your family.
Kou iu toki ni wa kazoku ni hanasu ni kagiru.
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In cold winter, there's nothing better than warm tea.
Samui fuyu ni wa atatakai ocha ni kagiru.
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When you are tired, nothing is better than a good sleep.
Tsukareta toki wa, yoi suimin ni kagiru.
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If you want to go on a diet, there is nothing better than exercise.
Daietto suru nara, undou ni kagiru.
Totality (Entirely / Full Of / Covered In)
- Noun ずくめ~zukumeN1Denotes 'entirely' or 'nothing but' the preceding noun.
- ～っぱい〜ppaiN3Expresses fullness or completeness; 'full', 'full of'…
- ～だらけ〜darakeN2Indicates that something is full of or covered with a…
- Noun まみれ~mamireN1Expresses a state in which something is entirely covered…
- Noun + ぐるみ〜gurumiN1Describes 'entirely', 'all together', or 'as a whole group'.
Corpus examples (13)
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Nothing beats a big glass of beer in summer.
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There is nothing like ice cream in the summer.
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In summer it's watermelon or nothing!
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It is provided that the applicants must be woman.
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There is nothing like cold beer on a hot day.
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Autumn is the best season for going on hikes.
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However that's only for handsome men.
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Nothing beats having a beer after getting out of the tub.
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When it's hot, there's nothing like a cold beer.
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When it's hot, there's nothing like a ice cold beer.
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Nothing beats a good beer when it's hot out.
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There's only blueberry muffins for breakfast!
ただしイケメンに限る。
However that's only for handsome men.