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有限 (ゆうげん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Meanings 1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
finite ; limited
Describes something that has bounds or an end, such as resources, time, or legal liability. Often used in technical, economic, and mathematical contexts.
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To establish a limited liability company, capital is required.
Kanji 限 limit, restrict, to best of ability Similar words 無む 限げん 無限 means 'infinite' or 'unlimited', the direct opposite of 有限.
限かぎ り 限り is a noun meaning 'limit' or 'as long as', while 有限 is an adjective/noun meaning 'finite' or 'limited'.
Etymology Compound of 有 (ゆう, 'to have, exist') and 限 (げん, 'limit, bound'). The word is a straightforward kanji compound meaning 'having limits'.