〜に限り (〜にかぎり): This means something is only for a certain group. It is also used when something is only true under a certain condition.

〜に限り

This means something is only for a certain group. It is also used when something is only true under a certain condition.

N2 KMT7FormalStandardCompound ParticleMixedCompound Limitation And ScopeGrammar

Noun + に限りPrimary

This means something is only for a certain group. It is also used when something is only true under a certain condition.

本日セールにご参加のお客様に限り、記念品を差し上げます。

We will give a commemorative gift, but only to customers participating in today's sale.

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

この図書館は、学生に限り、24時間利用が可能です。

This library can be used 24 hours a day, but only by students.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeEducation Daily Life

先月のキャンペーンでは、新規契約者に限り、月額料金が初月無料となりました。

In last month's campaign, the monthly fee became free for the first month, but only for new subscribers.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Internet & Social Media

通常は撮影禁止ですが、許可証をお持ちの方に限り、撮影が認められています。

Normally, photography is prohibited, but it is permitted only for those who have a permit.

PoliteNon PastNegativeMid SentenceDeclarativeCulture & Traditions Art & Design

雨天の場合に限り、イベントは屋内会場に変更されます。

The event will be moved to an indoor venue only in the case of rain.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWeather & Geography Music & Entertainment

This phrase sounds very formal. You see it in writing, like on signs or in rules. It would sound strange if you used it when talking with friends. It is like wearing a suit to a playground.

This grammar is for formal rules. It is for special offers or conditions. It is like a sign. But 「〜に限って」 is different. It shows you are upset. Something bad happened at a bad time. Or someone acted strangely.

Don't use this when you talk about general things. For example, you cannot say "only for eating." You use it for specific groups, times, or rules. Like "only for members" or "only for today."

Often confused with(1)

〜限りで

This means "as of" or "with this." It shows when something strictly ends. It is often used for official announcements.

More formal alternatives(1)

〜に限って

This shows surprise or frustration. Something bad happens at the worst time. Or it happens to someone you would not expect.

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜をもって

This phrase marks a formal end time. It means 'as of' or 'with this'. You use it for official announcements.

〜を限りに

This phrase marks the very last time something will happen. It means something stops at this point.

〜だけ

This word means 'only' or 'just'. It shows that there is a limit. It tells you there is nothing more.

〜のみ

This means 'only' or 'just'. It is like 〜だけ, but you use it in more formal writing.

〜しか〜ない

This means 'only' or 'nothing but'. You always use it with a negative verb. It shows that something is small or not enough.

〜限り

This means "as far as I know." It shows that something is true based on what you have seen or heard.

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〜に限り

This means something is only for a certain group. It is also used when something is only true under a certain condition.

N2 KMT7FormalStandardCompound ParticleMixedCompound Limitation And ScopeGrammar

Noun + に限りPrimary

This means something is only for a certain group. It is also used when something is only true under a certain condition.

本日セールにご参加のお客様に限り、記念品を差し上げます。

We will give a commemorative gift, but only to customers participating in today's sale.

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

この図書館は、学生に限り、24時間利用が可能です。

This library can be used 24 hours a day, but only by students.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeEducation Daily Life

先月のキャンペーンでは、新規契約者に限り、月額料金が初月無料となりました。

In last month's campaign, the monthly fee became free for the first month, but only for new subscribers.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Internet & Social Media

通常は撮影禁止ですが、許可証をお持ちの方に限り、撮影が認められています。

Normally, photography is prohibited, but it is permitted only for those who have a permit.

PoliteNon PastNegativeMid SentenceDeclarativeCulture & Traditions Art & Design

雨天の場合に限り、イベントは屋内会場に変更されます。

The event will be moved to an indoor venue only in the case of rain.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWeather & Geography Music & Entertainment

This phrase sounds very formal. You see it in writing, like on signs or in rules. It would sound strange if you used it when talking with friends. It is like wearing a suit to a playground.

Don't use this when you talk about general things. For example, you cannot say "only for eating." You use it for specific groups, times, or rules. Like "only for members" or "only for today."

Often confused with(1)

〜限りで

This means "as of" or "with this." It shows when something strictly ends. It is often used for official announcements.

More formal alternatives(1)

〜に限って

This shows surprise or frustration. Something bad happens at the worst time. Or it happens to someone you would not expect.

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜をもって

This phrase marks a formal end time. It means 'as of' or 'with this'. You use it for official announcements.

〜を限りに

This phrase marks the very last time something will happen. It means something stops at this point.

〜だけ

This word means 'only' or 'just'. It shows that there is a limit. It tells you there is nothing more.

〜のみ

This means 'only' or 'just'. It is like 〜だけ, but you use it in more formal writing.

〜しか〜ない

This means 'only' or 'nothing but'. You always use it with a negative verb. It shows that something is small or not enough.

〜限り

This means "as far as I know." It shows that something is true based on what you have seen or heard.

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〜に限り

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Restrictions1

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More formal alternatives(1)

Less formal alternatives(2)

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