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JLPT N2 Formal

〜ni kagiri

Expresses limitation; 'only', 'limited to', 'exclusive to'.

Administrative "limited to" - common in official rules, offers, terms.

Formation

Explanation

The ～に限り grammar point is used to indicate that something is limited or exclusive to a certain condition or situation. It can be translated as 'only', 'limited to', or 'exclusive to' in English. The formation is simple and can be used with nouns.

Example sentences

  • Today only, this product is half price.

    Kyou ni kagiri, kono shouhin ga hangaku desu.

  • This coupon is valid only at this store.

    Kono kuupon wa kono mise ni kagiri yuukou desu.

  • Only members can use this service for free.

    Kaiin ni kagiri, muryou de kono saabisu wo riyou dekimasu.

  • This benefit is limited to the first 10 people.

    Kono tokuten wa senchaku 10-mei ni kagirimasu.

Exclusivity (Only / Nothing But)