限り (ri)

Meaning & usage

A conjunction which expresses the idea "as long as (a certain condition is met)" or "as long as (= to the extent)".

「に関する限り」 changes this grammar definition to "as far as ... is concerned; so far as ... can tell​"

Example sentences 13

1. この事件に関する限り彼は無実だ。

   As far as this incident is concerned, he is innocent.

2. この試験に通らない限り上級クラスに 入はいれません。

   Until you pass this exam, you cannot enroll in the advanced class.

3. これが事実である限り彼は 有罪ゆうざいを 免まぬがれないだろう。

   As long as this is the fact, he probably cannot escape being found guilty.

4. その書類は私が読んだ限り誤りはなかった。

   As far as I read, the document contained no errors.

5. アメリカ人でない限りこの仕事には就つけない。

   Unless you are an American, you cannot be employed for this job.

6. 事態じたいが変わらない限り今以上の 援助えんじょは不可能です。

   Until the situation changes (literally: As long as the situation doesn't change), we cannot provide additional support.

7. 今の状態が続く限りプロジェクトは始められない。

   As long as the present situation continues, we cannot start our project.

8. 出来る限りやってみます。

   I will try my best (literally: try to do as long as I can do).

9. 教育者である限りそんなことは口にすべきではない。

   While you are an educator, you shouldn't say things like that.

10. 田中さんが来ない限りこの会議は始められない。

    As long as Mr. Tanaka is not here (literally: does not come), we cannot begin this meeting.

11. 私がここにいる限り心配は無用です。

    As long as I am here, you don't have to worry.

12. 私の知っている限り彼は 正直者しょうじきものです。

    As far as I know, he is an honest man.

13. 私達は力の続く限り 漕こいだ。

    We rowed as long as our strength lasted (literally: to the extent that our strength lasted).