に限る
Meanings
- Nothing better than
- There's nothing like
- Limited to
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Explanation
に限る is used to express that something is restricted to a certain group or case, or to claim that something is the best option among choices. It often highlights exclusivity (limited to) or emphasis that something is the preferred or ideal choice in a given situation. Commonly used with nouns to specify who or what is included, and with phrases like この場合 to indicate a situation where the statement applies. It can also convey a sense of “nothing beats” when talking about the best option for a price, quality, or situation.
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Example sentences
This service is limited to students.
This event is limited to members.
This job is for me alone / This job is limited to me.
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