Japanese

せいげん
Meaning: restriction; limitation; limit
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

制
限

Example sentences

Limit the number of visitors.
高速道路では制限速度を守ってください。
Please observe the speed limit on the highway.
飛行機の中では電子機器の使用が制限されている。
The use of electronic devices is restricted inside the airplane.
人間の自由意志は、外部の要因によって制限されることがある。
Human free will can sometimes be limited by external factors.
その国では銃火器の所持が厳しく制限されている。
In that country, the possession of firearms is strictly restricted.
パンデミックにより、世界中で移動が制限された
Due to the pandemic, travel was restricted worldwide.

Usage Notes

Used when setting a boundary or cap on something.

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