～に限る
ni kagiru
Nothing is better than; be limited to
Formation 接続
Noun, dictionary-form verb, or negative nai-form verb + に限る for the best choice. Noun + に限る can also state a restriction.
Explanation 説明
Present what the speaker considers the best choice in a situation. With a noun, it can also state a restriction in rules or notices. Distinguish the subjective recommendation from the separate meaning of being limited to something.
Examples 例文
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疲れた日は、早く寝るに限ります。
On a tiring day, nothing is better than going to bed early.
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暑い日には、冷たい麦茶に限ります。
On a hot day, nothing beats cold barley tea.
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知らない番号からの電話には、すぐ答えないに限ります。
It is best not to answer calls from unknown numbers immediately.
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この割引は、学生に限ります。
This discount is limited to students.
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迷ったときは、先生に相談するに限ります。
When in doubt, the best thing is to consult your teacher.
How related patterns differ 比較
に限る can recommend the best option or state a restriction. せいぜい marks an estimated upper limit. べき concerns what should be done, よりほかない means no alternative remains, and わけにはいかない concerns duties or principles.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～に限る | Nothing is better than; be limited to | 疲れた日は、早く寝るに限ります。 On a tiring day, nothing is better than going to bed early. |
| ～せいぜい | At most; at best; to the extent possible | この箱に入る本は、せいぜい十冊です。 This box can hold ten books at most. |
| ～べき/ べきではない | Should; ought to; should not | 分からないことは、早めに質問すべきです。 You should ask about things you do not understand early on. |
| ～よりほかない | Have no choice but to | 終電が終わったので、タクシーで帰るよりほかありません。 The last train has gone, so I have no choice but to take a taxi home. |
| ～わけにはいかない | Cannot do because of an obligation or social reason | 大事な約束があるので、今日は休むわけにはいきません。 I have an important commitment, so I cannot take today off. |
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