No. 754 in Japanese
限ら
A conjugated form of the verb "限る" (kagiru), meaning "to limit" or "to restrict."
In a sentence
時間は限られています。
Time is limited.
Used in passive form to indicate a restriction or limitation.
彼の成功は努力に限られていた。
His success was limited to his effort.
Represents a restriction or scope defined by a quality or attribute.
楽しい時間は限られているから、大切にしよう。
Fun times are limited, so let's cherish them.
Highlights a general limitation and suggests valuing the subject described.
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