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Decoded Slug: Noun に限る (~ni kagiru)

Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Noun に限る (~ni kagiru)

Noun に限る (~ni kagiru)

Short explanation:

Expresses the idea that 'nothing but', 'nothing is better than'.

Formation:

Noun + に限る

Examples:

こういう時には家族に話すに限る。
Kou iu toki ni wa kazoku ni hanasu ni kagiru.
At times like this, there's nothing better than talking to your family.
寒い冬には温かいお茶に限る。
Samui fuyu ni wa atataka ocha ni kagiru.
In cold winter, there's nothing better than a warm tea.
疲れたときは、よい睡眠に限る。
Tsukareta toki wa, yoi suimin ni kagiru.
When you are tired, nothing is better than a good sleep.
ダイエットするなら、運動に限る。
Daietto suru nara, undou ni kagiru.
If you want to go on a diet, there is nothing better than exercise.

Long explanation:

The noun に限る grammar point is used to express the idea that there is nothing better than the noun mentioned in the specific context. It is often used to give personal opinions, advice, or recommendations.
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