限る

かぎる

to restrict, to limit, to confine

Also:to be restricted to, to be best (for)

What does 限る mean?

限る is a Japanese verb meaning to restrict, to limit, to confine in English. It can also be translated as to be restricted to, to be best (for) depending on context. It is written as 限る in kanji, かぎる in hiragana, and kagiru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

金持ちが必ずしも幸福とはらない。

The rich are not always happy.

暑い日は冷たいビールに限る

There is nothing like cold beer on a hot day.