〜限り（条件の範囲） kagiri
〜限り（条件の範囲）（kagiri）means “as long as; as far as; so long as”. States a condition or scope: 'as long as / so long as this situation holds, the consequence follows'. Formation: V-る／A-い／Naな（である）／Nである＋限り
as long as; as far as; so long as
N2Formation
V-る／A-い／Naな（である）／Nである＋限り
Explanation
States a condition or scope: 'as long as / so long as this situation holds, the consequence follows'. The result in the main clause is valid only within the range set by the 限り clause; if the condition stops, the result no longer holds.
Examples
Note
Distinct from the 'utmost/limit' 〜限り. With a negative condition use 〜ない限り ('unless / as long as ... not'). For nouns/na-adjectives, である is common (学生である限り).
FAQ
〜限り（条件の範囲） — what does it mean and how is it used?
as long as; as far as; so long as. States a condition or scope: 'as long as / so long as this situation holds, the consequence follows'. The result in the main clause is valid only within the range set by the 限り clause; if the condition stops, the result no longer holds.
〜限り（条件の範囲） — how do you form it?
V-る／A-い／Naな（である）／Nである＋限り
〜限り（条件の範囲） — any usage notes?
Distinct from the 'utmost/limit' 〜限り. With a negative condition use 〜ない限り ('unless / as long as ... not'). For nouns/na-adjectives, である is common (学生である限り).