Verbる / Noun(である) + 限り(は) JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

kagiri (wa)

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

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

Formation

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

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

私が生きている限りは、あなたを支えます。

As long as I'm alive, I will support you.

Watashi ga ikite iru kagiri wa, anata o sasaemasu.
子供が学校に通っている限り、私たちは彼らを守ります。

As long as the kids are going to school, we will protect them.

Kodomo ga gakkou ni kayotte iru kagiri, watashitachi wa karera o mamorimasu.
能力がある限り、最善を尽くします。

I will do my best as long as I have the ability.

Nouryoku ga aru kagiri, saizen o tsukushimasu.
あなたがここにいる限り、私は安心です。

As long as you're here, I feel safe.

Anata ga koko ni iru kagiri, watashi wa anshin desu.

As Long As (To That Extent)

～限り JLPT N2
～以上 JLPT N2