を限りに
(O kagiri ni)
with X being the last / as of X (final).
Connection rules
- ＋Noun + を限りに. Often with time / event nouns.
- ＋Final endpoint — X is the last moment / instance.
- ＋Common for retirements / closings: 本日を限りに ('as of today'), 今年を限りに.
Examples
1.
今月を限りに、この店は閉店します。
Kongetsu o kagiri ni, kono mise wa heiten shi masu.
As of this month, this store will close.
「with X being the last / as of X (final)」
2.
今日を限りに、タバコをやめる。
Kyou o kagiri ni, tabako o yameru.
As of today, I'll quit smoking.
「with X being the last / as of X (final)」
Practice
As of today, I will stop smoking for the sake of my health.
健康のために、___、タバコをやめることにしました。
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