as far as, to the extent that

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates the scope or extent of knowledge/observation.

[Verb plain form/Noun + の] + 限りでは

私が知っている限りでは、彼は独身だ。

Watashi ga shitte iru kagiri dewa, kare wa dokushin da.

As far as I know, he is single.

調査の限りでは、問題は見つからなかった。

Chousa no kagiri dewa, mondai wa mitsukaranakatta.

As far as the investigation showed, no problems were found.

Qualifies statements as limited in scope.

～ない限り

unless, as long as not

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Good for hedging statements.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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