Japanese word

限度

Pronunciation

Romajigendo

Meaning

  • nounlimit

Example

一日に使えるお金には限度があります。ichi nichi ni tsuka e ru o kane ni wa gen do ga a ri ma su

There is a limit to how much money you can use each day.

Illustration for 限度 (limit)

More examples

このエレベーターは十人が限度です。ko no e re bē tā wa jū nin ga gen do de su

This elevator can hold up to ten people.

Core concept

Marks the outer boundary of what is possible, allowed, or available.

Common phrases

  • 限度を超えるgen do o ko e ru

    exceed the limit

  • 限度を設けるgen do o mō ke ru

    set a limit

  • 限度内gen do uchi

    within the limit

Similar words

限界genkai: The furthest point that an amount, ability, or activity can reach.
上限jōgen: The highest amount or level that is allowed or available.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄について、それ以上は認められない範囲の上限。a ru koto gara ni tsu i te so re i jō wa mito me ra re na i han i no jō gen

Word origin

限度 (gendo, "limit") combines 限 (gen, "boundary") and 度 (do, "degree"), expressing a degree or boundary that cannot be exceeded.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 限度 (gendo) often refers to a practical maximum for money, time, or use, rather than a complete prohibition.

Opposites

  • 無制限museigenunlimitednoun

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