This phrase marks the very last time something will happen. It means something stops at this point.
Noun + を限りにPrimary
This phrase marks the very last time something will happen. It means something stops at this point.
彼は今シーズンを限りに現役を引退することを表明した。
He announced that he will retire from active service at the end of this season.
今日を限りに、もうタバコは吸いません。
As of today, I will no longer smoke.
長年愛されたその書店は、先月末を限りに閉店しました。
That beloved bookstore closed its doors for good at the end of last month.
本日を限りに廃止される制度について、説明会が開かれた。
An information session was held regarding the system that will be abolished as of today.
これを限りに、君とは一切連絡を取らないことにする。
I've decided that with this as the last time, I will have no further contact with you.
This phrase is like a big, bold period at the end of a very important sentence. It shows something is truly finished. It is for serious announcements or promises. Using it for small things would sound very strange.
This is different from "〜をもって". That phrase can also mean "the end". But "〜を限りに" feels more final. It often means a long habit stops. It is also different from "〜を皮切りに". That phrase means something starts. It is not like "〜に限り". That phrase means "only for" certain people.
Don't use this when you talk about actions or descriptions. For example, you cannot say "walk を限りに" (walk as the last). You can only use it with words for a time or a final event.
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