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限
Limit, Boundary
かぎる (kagiru), かぎり (kagiri)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
限 is frequently used in words like 制限 (restriction), 期限 (deadline), and 無限 (infinity). The kanji always relates to setting or removing limits.
Memory Trick
Imagine reaching a tall fence with a sign that says 'Do Not Go Beyond This Point.' That boundary reminds you of 限.
Readings
Onyomi: ゲン (gen)
Kunyomi: かぎる (kagiru), かぎり (kagiri)
Example Words
制限
せいげん (seigen)
Restriction
期限
きげん (kigen)
Deadline
無限
むげん (mugen)
Infinity
限る
かぎる (kagiru)
To limit
Example Sentence
提出期限は明日です。
ていしゅつ きげん は あした です。
teishutsu kigen wa ashita desu
The submission deadline is tomorrow.