Japanese word

上限

Pronunciation

Romajijōgen

Meaning

  • nounmaximum

Example

このサービスの上限は一日五百回です。ko no sā bi su no jō gen wa ichi nichi go hyaku kai de su

The daily maximum for this service is 500 uses.

Illustration for 上限 (maximum)

More examples

このカードで使える金額には上限があります。ko no kā do de tsuka e ru kin gaku ni wa jō gen ga a ri ma su

There is a maximum amount that can be spent with this card.

Core concept

It sets the point that an amount or level must not exceed.

Common phrases

  • 上限まで使うjō gen ma de tsuka u

    use up to the maximum

  • 上限を定めるjō gen o sada me ru

    set a maximum

  • 上限を引き上げるjō gen o hi ki a ge ru

    raise the maximum

Similar words

限度gendo: The highest amount or degree accepted within a particular rule or condition.
最大値saidaichi: The greatest number or quantity possible in a defined set of values.
限界genkai: The point beyond which something cannot continue or increase.

Definition in Japanese

数量や程度について、これ以上は認められない最高の限度。sū ryō ya tei do ni tsu i te ko re i jō wa mito me ra re na i sai kō no gen do

Word origin

上限 (jōgen) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 上 (jō, "above") and 限 (gen, "limit"), expressing a limit at the upper end of a range.

Usage tips

  • The expression 上限なし (jōgen nashi) appears in Japanese plans and services that do not set a stated cap on usage or quantity.

Opposites

  • 下限kagenlower limitnoun

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