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Japanese grammar · ≈ JLPT N2 · Intermediate 1

〜に限り~ni kagiri

limited to a date or group

Use 「〜に限り」 in formal notices to specify the date or people eligible for an offer or service.

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How it works

  1. Will the discount still apply tomorrow? 「に限り」 means today only; it does not apply on other days.

    Will the discount still apply tomorrow? 「に限り」 means today only; it does not apply on other days.

  2. Only customers with reservations can use the private room. 「に限り」 can also specify who is eligible.

    Only customers with reservations can use the private room. 「に限り」 can also specify who is eligible.

  3. It follows a noun. 「予約した」 modifies 「お客様」, so the whole phrase still ends in a noun.

    It follows a noun. 「予約した」 modifies 「お客様」, so the whole phrase still ends in a noun.

  4. Often used in formal notices and event rules to make clear when or for whom an offer or service applies.

    Often used in formal notices and event rules to make clear when or for whom an offer or service applies.

  5. In the example, 「全品」 includes every item; 「本日に限り」 limits the date of the discount.

    In the example, 「全品」 includes every item; 「本日に限り」 limits the date of the discount.

Example sentences

  • 本日ほんじつhonjitsuにni限り、かぎり、kagiri、全品ぜんぴんzenpin10じゅうjuu%ぱーせんとpaasento引きひきhikiです。desu。

    Today only, all items are 10% off.

In a conversation

  • A
    すみません、この割引わりびき券けんはわいつでも使えますつかえますか。

    A: Excuse me, can this coupon be used anytime?

  • B
    いいえ、有効ゆうこう期限内きげんないに

Check yourself

  1. Level 1 · Recognise

    Which sentence is correct?

  2. Level 1 · Recognise

    Listen and choose the meaning

  3. Level 2 · Build

    Put the words in order

    Only products with a posted notice are eligible for this sale.

  4. Level 3 · Use

    What goes in the blank?

    本日____、入場料が無料になります。

    Only today, admission is free.

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予約よやくyoyakuしたshitaお客様おきゃくさまokyakusamaにni限り、かぎり、kagiri、個室こしつkoshitsuをo利用りようriyouできます。dekimasu。

Private rooms are available only for customers who have made a reservation.

限り、かぎり、
使うつかう
こと
が
できます。

B: No, it can only be used within the expiration date.

  • A
    わかりました。じゃあ、今日きょう使います。つかいます。

    A: I see. In that case, I'll use it today.

  • 〜ているongoing state or practice
    〜によってvaries depending on
    〜のうちにbefore a state changes
    〜のわりにsurprisingly, considering
    〜がいいんじゃないgentle suggestion or advice
    〜ようになっているsystem feature or mechanism
    〜こそ・〜からこそemphasis and precise reason
    〜につきper unit; due to
    〜ということですso that means
    〜でしょうかgentle question or request
    〜はずだshould; expected to
    〜向けintended for
    Previous〜ようになっている
    Next〜こそ・〜からこそ