〜限り expresses conditions and limits:
As long as (positive) - X is true, so Y applies
Unless (negative) - As long as X doesn''t happen
To one''s knowledge - 知る限り (as far as I know)
As long as I''m healthy, I want to keep working.
Can express extent: できる限り (as much as possible)
Plain form + 限り = as long as
- いる限り (as long as I''m here)
- ない限り (unless)
Common expressions:
- 知る限り (as far as I know)
- できる限り (as much as possible)
As long as I'm alive, I'll protect you.
Unless you apologize, I won't forgive you.
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