限り

限り expresses conditions or limitations. It is used to say that something holds or is true only under a certain condition, or for the extent of something. When used with verbs and adjectives, it sets a scope: “as long as this condition remains, this happens.” It can also indicate limitation or boundary: “limited to …” and is often followed by a statement that follows from that condition. A closely related form ない限り means “unless.” In everyday speech, 限り is common in discussing ongoing conditions (as long as) or when stating the maximum extent of something. Typical nuance depends on whether you’re emphasizing that a situation continues while a condition holds, or that actions are restricted to a certain scope.