～限り JLPT N2 Neutral

〜kagiri

Expresses 'as long as', 'while', or 'to the extent that' a certain condition holds true.

Neutral, common "as long as/to the extent that".

Formation

Verb-casual + 限り, い-Adjective + 限り, な-Adjective + な限り, Noun + の限り

Explanation

The phrase ～限り is used to indicate that something continues or is true 'as long as' or 'while' a certain condition is met. It can also mean 'to the extent that'.

Example sentences

元気な限り、運動し続けます。

As long as I'm healthy, I'll keep exercising.

Genki na kagiri, undou shi tsuzukemasu.
お金がある限り、旅行を楽しみたい。

As long as I have money, I'd like to travel.

Okane ga aru kagiri, ryokou o tanoshimitai.
彼が話し続ける限り、このプロジェクトのメリットが伝わるでしょう。

As long as he keeps talking about it, the benefits of this project will be conveyed.

Kare ga hanashi tsudzukeru kagiri, kono purojekuto no meritto ga tsutawaru deshou.
勉強する限り、試験に合格できる可能性が高まります。

As long as you study, you'll have a higher chance of passing the exam.

Benkyou suru kagiri, shiken ni goukaku dekiru kanousei ga takamarimasu.

As Long As (To That Extent)

～以上 JLPT N2
Verbる / Noun(である) + 限り(は) JLPT N1