JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
限 — limit
- Reading
- ゲン・かぎ.る・かぎ.り・\~かぎ.り
- Meaning
- limit; restrict; to best of ability
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
限 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ゲン・かぎ.る・かぎ.り・\~かぎ.り and it means limit; restrict; to best of ability. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
限 appears in everyday japanese words such as 局限 (limit), 権限 (power) and 限定 (limit).
Japanese words containing 限
Frequently asked questions
What does 限 mean in Japanese?
限 means limit; restrict; to best of ability in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 限 read?
限 is read ゲン・かぎ.る・かぎ.り・\~かぎ.り. Reading it inside real words — 局限 and 権限 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 限 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 限 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 限 in a word?
A common word containing 限 is 局限 (きょくげん) — "limit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 限 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 限 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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