within ~, less than ~

Beginner

15-20 min

common

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Explanation

Indicates within a certain range or limit.

[Time/Distance/Number] + 以内

一週間以内に返事をください。

Isshukan inai ni henji wo kudasai.

Please reply within one week.

駅から5分以内の場所です。

Eki kara gofun inai no basho desu.

It is a place within 5 minutes from the station.

Different from 以下 (quantity comparison). 以内 = within boundaries.

～以下

less than ~, or less

～てもいいです

may do ~, it's okay to do ~

～てはいけません

must not do ~, not allowed to do ~

～なければなりません

must do ~, have to do ~

～なくてもいいです

don't have to do ~, don't need to do ~

Common with time and distance.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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