Quick answer
限 is the kanji for "Limit". A common reading is かぎ.る (kagiru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Limit
Also : Restrict · Bound
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 限 represents 'LIMIT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of limit.
On-reading: げん — remember this sound by associating it with limit. Kun-reading: かぎ.る.
Example Sentences
制限時間内に終わらせました。
せいげんじかんないにおわらせました。
I finished within the time limit.
販売は100個に限ります。
はんばいは100こにかぎります。
Sales are limited to 100 units.
Vocabulary using 限
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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