~限りだ JLPT N1
〜kagiri da
Expresses an extreme degree of emotion or reaction; 'I feel so ~', 'as ~ as can be'.
Formation
い-Adjective + 限りだ, な-Adjective + な/である + 限りだ, Noun + の + 限りだ
Explanation
The ~限りだ structure is often used with adjectives describing the speaker's emotion, highlighting how strongly the speaker feels. Translations often include 'I’m as ~ as can be,' 'I feel so ~.'
Example sentences
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She suddenly quit. I'm as shocked as can be.
Kanojo ga kyuu ni yamete shimatta. Odoroki no kagiri da.
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My son succeeded. I'm so happy.
Musuko ga seikou shita. Ureshii kagiri da.
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I'm as happy as can be to see such beautiful flowers.
Konna ni kirei na hana ga mirareru nante, shiawase no kagiri da.
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I passed the exam—what a relief!
Shiken ni goukaku dekite, hotto shita kagiri da.