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限

限 — limit, restrict, to best of ability

Learn the correct stroke order for 限 (limit), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 59 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゲンgen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かぎ.るkagiru、かぎ.りkagiri、-かぎ.りkagiri
Strokes9
Radical阜
Frequency#405
Meaningslimit, restrict, to best of ability

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

下限かげんlower limitnoun
期限きげんterm; period; time framenoun
極限きょくげんutmost limits; extremitynoun
権限けんげんpower; authority; jurisdictionnoun
限りかぎりlimit; limits; boundsnoun
限るかぎるto restrict; to limit; to confineverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 限 (limit) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 限 is #405, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

下限かげん — lower limit
期限きげん — term; period; time frame
極限きょくげん — utmost limits; extremity

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (阜)

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Same reading

現present原meadow

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 限 have?

The kanji 限 (limit) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 限?

限 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 限 mean?

限 means: limit, restrict, to best of ability. On'yomi readings: ゲン. Kun'yomi readings: かぎ.る, かぎ.り, -かぎ.り.

What JLPT level is 限?

限 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.