Verbる / Noun(である) + 限り(は) (kagiri (wa))
Explanation
Expresses 'as long as', 'while this condition is true'.
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + 限り(は) Noun(である) + 限り(は)
Detailed Explanation
This grammar is used to express that something holds true as long as a particular condition remains in effect. When using a noun, it can appear as Noun(である) + 限り(は). With a verb, use the dictionary form + 限り(は).
Examples
私が生きている限りは、あなたを支えます。
Watashi ga ikite iru kagiri wa, anata o sasaemasu.
As long as I'm alive, I will support you.
子供が学校に通っている限り、私たちは彼らを守ります。
Kodomo ga gakkou ni kayotte iru kagiri, watashitachi wa karera o mamorimasu.
As long as the kids are going to school, we will protect them.
能力がある限り、最善を尽くします。
Nouryoku ga aru kagiri, saizen o tsukushimasu.
I will do my best as long as I have the ability.
あなたがここにいる限り、私は安心です。
Anata ga koko ni iru kagiri, watashi wa anshin desu.
As long as you're here, I feel safe.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.