限度がある
人間には限度がある。
There is a limit to what humans can do.
There exists a maximum or upper bound that cannot be exceeded.
このプロジェクトには限度がある。
This project has its limits.
彼女の忍耐にも限度がある。
Even her patience has limits.
Used to indicate that something has a finite capacity or threshold. Often implies that pushing beyond this point is undesirable or impossible.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Remember that 限度がある often pairs with verbs like 超える (exceed), 達する (reach), or 設ける (set). For example, 限度を超える (exceed the limit) is a frequent collocation.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
Use 限度がある in formal or written contexts. For casual speech, consider 限界がある or 上限がある instead.
Word Origin
限度 (げんど) is a Sino-Japanese compound meaning 'limit' or 'boundary', composed of 限 (げん, 'boundary') and 度 ('degree' or 'extent'). ある (to exist) is the verb indicating presence.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal contexts to discuss constraints, whether physical, emotional, or systemic. Often appears in discussions about personal boundaries, resource allocation, or system capacities.