Japanese word

制限

Pronunciation

Romajiseigen

Meaning

  • nounlimit

Example

一日に使える金額に制限があります。ichi nichi ni tsuka e ru kin gaku ni sei gen ga a ri ma su

There is a limit on how much you can spend each day.

Illustration for 制限 (limit)

More examples

スマートフォンの使用時間に制限があります。su mā to fo n no shi yō ji kan ni sei gen ga a ri ma su

There is a limit on how long you can use your smartphone.

Core concept

Sets a boundary on what is allowed, available, or possible so that it stays within a defined range.

Common phrases

  • 制限があるsei gen ga a ru

    there is a limit

  • 制限を設けるsei gen o mō ke ru

    set a limit

  • 制限を超えるsei gen o ko e ru

    exceed the limit

  • 利用制限ri yō sei gen

    usage restriction

Similar words

限度gendo: The greatest amount or level that is allowed.
制約seiyaku: A condition that restricts what can be done or used.
規制kisei: An official rule that controls an activity or use.
上限jōgen: The highest amount or level that is permitted.

Definition in Japanese

使える範囲や数量などをあらかじめ定め、それを超えないようにすること。tsuka e ru han i ya sū ryō na do o a ra ka ji me sada me so re o ko e na i yō ni su ru ko to

Word origin

The word 制限 (seigen) combines 制 (sei, "control") with 限 (gen, "limit"), giving it the sense of controlling something within a boundary.

Usage tips

  • A service may have 年齢制限 (nenrei seigen), meaning that access depends on the user's age.

Other meanings

  • restrictionnoun
  • limitationnoun

Opposites

  • 無制限museigenunlimitedna-adjective

Related words

  • 制限するseigensurulimitverb

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