Decoded Slug: ～限り (〜kagiri)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～限り (〜kagiri)
～限り (〜kagiri)
Short explanation:
Expresses 'as long as', 'while', or 'to the extent of' a certain condition.
Formation:
Verb-casual + 限り, い-Adjective + 限り, な-Adjective + な限り, Noun + の限り
Examples:
元気な限り、運動し続けます。
Genki na kagiri, undou shi tsuzukemasu.
As long as I am healthy, I will continue exercising.
お金がある限り、旅行を楽しみます。
O-kane ga aru kagiri, ryokou o tanoshimimasu.
As long as I have money, I will enjoy traveling.
彼が話す限り、このプロジェクトは成功するでしょう。
Kare ga hanasu kagiri, kono purojekuto wa seikou suru deshou.
As long as he speaks, this project will be successful.
勉強すればする限り、試験に合格できる可能性が高まります。
Benkyou sureba suru kagiri, shiken ni goukaku dekiru kanousei ga takamarimasu.
The more you study, the higher the chances of passing the exam.
Long explanation:
The ～限り grammar point is used to indicate the condition or time frame when something is applicable or happening. It can be translated as 'as long as', 'while', or 'to the extent of' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.
