〜に限る

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Formation

N3ComparisonNeutral
Dict. Form
Verb
ない-Form
Verb
Dict. Form
Noun
に限る

Meaning

The best... / Is definitely the best. It is used when the speaker subjectively asserts what they think is the best thing, option, or action. It's often used with 'やっぱり' (after all).

Examples

風邪を引いた時は、暖かくして早く寝るに限る。

When you have a cold, it's best to stay warm and go to bed early.

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