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限度
gendo
Description
「限度」は、これ以上はだめだという、いちばん上の数や量のことです。
"限度" means the maximum number or amount beyond which it is not allowed.
がまんや使えるお金など、いろいろな場面で使います。
It is used in various situations such as patience or money that can be spent.
Meanings
限度gendo
limit; maximum extent that is allowed
がまんにも限度がある。
There is a limit to patience.
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Notes
- Etymology
限 'limit' + 度 'degree/extent', meaning the boundary point of something.
- Nuance
限度 is the allowed ceiling, while 限界 stresses the point beyond which something breaks.
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