限りだ
“Extremely … / Nothing could be more …” → Used to express that a feeling or state has reached the highest degree, often conveying strong emotion such as joy, sadness, regret, or honor.
N1
Meaning
“Extremely … / Nothing could be more …” → Used to express that a feeling or state has reached the highest degree, often conveying strong emotion such as joy, sadness, regret, or honor.
Formation
い-adjective + 限りだ
な-adjective + な + 限りだ
Explanation
限りだ is used when the speaker wants to say that:
a feeling has reached its maximum extent
nothing could exceed that degree
the emotion is sincere and strong
This grammar does not describe objective facts or measurements.
It is used for subjective emotional evaluation.
Common emotions expressed include:
嬉しい (happy)
残念 (regrettable)
心強い (reassuring)
光栄 (honored)
It appears often in:
formal speeches
written expressions
polite emotional statements
JLPT N1 reading passages
💡 Core nuance:
“To the utmost degree; beyond this, nothing more can be said.”