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 speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名詞 | 名詞 を + 限りに |
Examples
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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