Limit in Japanese
"limit" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "limit". The most common choice is shown first.
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limit, restrict, to best of ability
Reading: gen
9 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of hill and phonetic. Limit of hill.
What it carries
Limit, restriction, deadline. Represents boundary.
Related kanji for "limit"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for limit?
The most common kanji for "limit" is 限, read as gen. It means limit, restrict, to best of ability. Related kanji: 涯 (limit).
How many strokes does 限 have?
限 has 9 strokes.