Verbる / Noun(である) + 限り(は)

kagiri (wa)

JLPT N1 Very formal, literary Chapter 146: When it comes to that, 7 of 8

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + 限り(は) Noun(である) + 限り(は)

Expresses 'as long as', 'while this condition is true'.

When to use

Formal, literary "as long as (this condition holds)".

Explanation

This grammar is used to express that something holds true as long as a particular condition remains in effect. When using a noun, it can appear as Noun(である) + 限り(は). With a verb, use the dictionary form + 限り(は).

Example sentences

As Long As (To That Extent)

Corpus examples (60)

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