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~限り (〜kagiri)

JLPT N2

Explanation

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

Formation

Detailed 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'.

Examples

Genki na kagiri, undou shi tsuzukemasu.

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

Okane ga aru kagiri, ryokou o tanoshimitai.

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

Kare ga hanashi tsudzukeru kagiri, kono purojekuto no meritto ga tsutawaru deshou.

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

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

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

Practice

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