限: the kanji for limit
限 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means limit. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
限 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
限 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゲン (gen)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 制限せいげん · seigen | restriction; limit |
| 期限きげん · kigen | deadline |
かぎる (kagiru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 限るかぎる · kagiru | to be limited to |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この道路は速度制限があります。Kono dōro wa sokudo seigen ga arimasu.This road has a speed limit.
- 申し込みの期限は来月末です。Mōshikomi no kigen wa raigetsu matsu desu.The application deadline is the end of next month.
- 参加できるのは会員に限ります。Sanka dekiru no wa kaiin ni kagirimasu.Only members are eligible to participate.
- 税金を期限内に払わなければならない。Zeikin o kigen'nai ni harawanakereba naranai.You must pay taxes within the deadline.
- 時間制限のあるテストを受けた。Jikan seigen no aru tesuto o uketa.I took a test with a time limit.
Questions about 限
How many strokes does 限 have?
限 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 限?
The on readings are gen (ゲン). The kun readings are kagiru (かぎる).
What JLPT level is 限?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Rules and society
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 限
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.