Word details
に限って
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word に限って.
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Entry
1
Xに限って expresses an exclusive focus on X, with a negative result, impact, etc.
particularly; only; in the case of
Examples
夜寝れない時に限って、時計のカチカチいう音が気になるものだ。
It's only when I can't sleep at night that the ticking of the clock becomes loud enough to bother me.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
限
limit, restrict, to best of ability
9 strokesFrequency 405JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ゲン
Kun
かぎ.るかぎ.り-かぎ.り
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