限りだ

Extremely

Romaji: rida

Meaning & usage

extremely | A phrase that indicates the extreme degree of the speaker’s/writer’s emotion — happiness, sorrow, envy, shame or loneliness, among others

Example sentences 5

  1. あなたの明るい顔が見られなくなって、寂しい限りです。

    I cannot see your cheerful face any longer, and I couldn't feel lonelier.

  2. いろいろなところに行っておられるんですね。うらやましい限りです。

    You are traveling to all sorts of places. I'm extremely envious of you.

  3. その頃は大阪に単身赴任で行っていたが、家族から離れて夜一人でアパートで食事をするのはわびしい限りだった。

    During that time I was working in Osaka, but leaving my family behind and eating dinner alone in my apartment made me feel so miserable.

  4. 私がかいた絵をお見せするのはお恥ずかしい限りです。

    [a humble expression] It really makes me feel embarrassed to show you my painting.

  5. 電子メールでご連絡いただければ、嬉しい限りです。

    I would be extremely happy if you would kindly contact me by e-mail.