を限りに
JLPT Level: N1
Meanings
as of (the end of)
starting from
no longer after
by (the)
ending with
Usage
Noun + を限りに
これを限りに (set phrase)
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.
本日を限りに閉店させていただきます。
ほんじつをかぎりにへいてん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。
これをかぎりにしゃないのきていをげんかくかします。
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。
このイベントはらいねんをかぎりにしゅうりょうします。
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。
こんげつをかぎりにこのサービスはしゅうりょうします。
This service will end at the end of this month.