At a glance
に限る means "nothing beats X" or "the best thing (to do) is X". The speaker uses it to give a personal opinion or strong recommendation, often for a particular situation.
Noun ＋ に限る
Verb (dictionary form) ＋ に限る
Verb (ない form) ＋ に限る
疲れたときは温泉に限る。 When you're tired, nothing beats a hot spring.
How to form it
に限る attaches directly to a noun or to a verb in dictionary form or ない form.
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | 冬は鍋に限る。 | In winter, nothing beats hot pot. |
| Verb (dictionary form) | 疲れたときは寝るに限る。 | When you're tired, sleeping is best. |
| Verb (ない form) | 風邪のときは無理をしないに限る。 | When you have a cold, it's best not to overdo it. |
| Register | Form |
|---|---|
| Casual | に限る |
| Polite | に限ります |