GrammarN13 min read2026-02-17

〜を限りに

N1 grammar pattern "〜を限りに": Until ~; As of ~; Marking the limit of ~. Usage guide with examples.

Meaning

The expression indicates a specific point or limit marking the end or conclusion of an action, service, or state.

It emphasizes that a particular time, range, or condition signifies the endpoint or restriction of something.

It signifies the end of something that has been continuing or ongoing.

Formation

Part of speechFormation
名詞名詞 を + 限りに

Examples

  1. 今日を限りに、御社との契約は解消することにしました。
    I have decided to terminate my contract with your company as of today.

  2. 今学期を限りに、私はこの学校を辞めます。
    I am quitting this school as of this semester.

  3. 今月を限りに、この店は閉店するそうだ。
    I heard this store will be closed as of this month.

  4. 今回のツアーを限りに、私たちグループは解散します。
    Our group will disband after this tour.

  5. 次の試合を限りに、私は引退を決意しました。
    I have decided to retire after the next game.

  6. 今日を限りに、お酒とタバコはやめることにしました。
    I have decided to quit drinking and smoking as of today.

Summary

  • 〜を限りに means "Until ~; As of ~; Marking the limit of ~"
  • Formation: 名詞 → 名詞 を + 限りに
  • This is an N1-level grammar pattern

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