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JLPT N1 Grammar

切りがない

N1Degree

N1 · Degree · te-form verb + いたら + 切りがない / noun + は + 切りがない

Meaning

endless; no end

Structure

te-form verb + いたら + 切りがない / noun + は + 切りがない

Explanation

切りがない means something is endless or has no stopping point.

Usage

It is often used to warn against endlessly dwelling on details.

Example

細かいミスを一つずつ数えていたら切りがない。

If we count every small mistake one by one, there will be no end.

Common Mistake

Do not treat it as identical to 限りがない; 切りがない stresses endless continuation.

Memory Tip

No cut-off point, no end.

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