限
limit · restrict · to best of ability
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and phonetic. Limit of hill.
Symbolism
Limit, restriction, deadline. Represents boundary.
Component Breakdown
hill + 艮
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
限りある命
かぎりあるいのち
Life is limited
Life is finite
Anime & Manga
鬼滅の刃 無限列車編
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
A well-known work with 限 in its Japanese title.
劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 第一章 猗窩座再来
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
A well-known work with 限 in its Japanese title.
無彩限のファントム・ワールド
Myriad Colors Phantom World
A well-known work with 限 in its Japanese title.
信じていた仲間達にダンジョン奥地で殺されかけたがギフト『無限ガチャ』でレベル9999の仲間達を手に入れて元パーティーメンバーと世界に復讐＆『ざまぁ！』します！
My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I'm Out for Revenge!
A well-known work with 限 in its Japanese title.
外れスキル《木の実マスター》~スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について~
Bogus Skill <<Fruitmaster>> ~About that time I became able to eat unlimited numbers of Skill Fruits (that kill you)~
A well-known work with 限 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“limit”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 限 mean in Japanese?
限 means limit, restrict, to best of ability.
How do you read 限?
On'yomi: ゲン (GEN). Kun'yomi: かぎ.る、かぎ.り、-かぎ.り (kagiru, kagiri, kagiri).
How many strokes does 限 have?
限 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 限 a good kanji for a tattoo?
限 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means limit, restrict, to best of ability. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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