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を限りに

Noun + を限りにこれを限りに (set phrase)

Meanings

  • as of (the end of)
  • starting from
  • no longer after
  • by (the)
  • ending with

About this pattern

Explanation

を限りに marks a boundary point—something ends at this point or from this point onward a new situation begins. It is often used in formal or official contexts to announce a deadline, the end of an ongoing policy, contract, or event, or a change in behavior after a specific moment. It conveys a sense of finality or turning point rather than a gradual change. The phrase is frequently used in written notices, speeches, or announcements and can carry a slightly authoritative or ceremonial nuance. Note that it normally attaches to a noun (the point in time or condition) and describes what happens at or after that point.

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Example sentences

本日を限りに閉店させていただきます。

We will close our shop as of today.

これを限りに社内の規定を厳格化します。

From this point on, we will tighten our internal regulations.

このイベントは来年を限りに終了します。

This event will end as of next year.

今月を限りにこのサービスは終了します。

This service will end at the end of this month.