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限度 (げんど) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N2 Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Meanings 1
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limit ; bounds ; maximum
Refers to a fixed boundary, capacity, or the maximum extent of something. Often used in expressions like 限度がある (there is a limit) or 限度を超える (exceed the limit).
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Kanji 限 limit, restrict, to best of ability 度 degrees, occurrence, time Similar words 限げん 界かい 限界 often refers to a physical, mental, or absolute limit (e.g., 体力の限界), while 限度 is more about a set boundary, allowance, or permissible extent (e.g., 予算の限度).
Etymology Compound of 限 (limit, boundary) and 度 (degree, extent). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys a measured limit or extent.
