Japanese word

限定

Pronunciation

Romajigentei

Meaning

  • nounlimit

Example

参加者を十人に限定します。san ka sha o jū nin ni gen tei shi ma su

We limit the number of participants to ten.

Illustration for 限定 (limit)

More examples

この割引は学生に限定されています。ko no waribiki wa gaku sei ni gen tei sa re te i ma su

This discount is limited to students.

Core concept

Sets a clear boundary on how much, how many, or which options are allowed.

Common phrases

  • 限定販売gen tei han bai

    limited sale

  • 数量限定sū ryō gen tei

    limited quantity

  • 期間限定ki kan gen tei

    limited time

Similar words

制限seigen: A set boundary that keeps an amount, range, or activity from going beyond a point.
限度gendo: The point beyond which an amount or level is not allowed.
上限jōgen: A stated maximum for an amount or number.

Definition in Japanese

物事の範囲や数量を決めて、それ以外を含めないこと。mono goto no han i ya sū ryō o ki me te so re i gai o fuku me na i ko to

Word origin

The noun 限定 (gentei) is made from 限 (gen, "limit") and 定 (tei, "set"), so its parts express setting a limit.

Usage tips

  • The phrase 限定版 (genteiban) means a limited edition, showing that 限定 (gentei) can describe restricted availability as well as a restricted amount.

Other meanings

  • restrictionnoun

Opposites

  • 無制限museigenunlimitedna-adjective

Related words

  • 限定的genteitekilimitedna-adjective

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