JLPT N2

～は～に限る

There's nothing better than / is the best

Structure

Noun + は + Noun + に限る / Verb dict. form + に限る

How it works

～は～に限る is used to state that, in a given situation, a particular thing or action is definitively the best or most suitable option. It reflects the speaker's personal conviction.

Examples

疲れた時は、温泉に入るに限る。

When you're tired, there's nothing better than taking a hot spring bath.

Common mistakes

Using it for objective facts; it is for subjective opinions about what is best.

Tip

Connect '限る' (limit, restrict) to 'it's limited to being the best option'.

More JLPT N2 grammar

に伴いにかけてにかわってにもかかわらずに限りに限らずをはじめを中心に

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