Time Limit
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noun, suffix, の adjective
A time limit is a time limit, but not any old time limit. This is usually used at the beginning of compound words, especially 時限爆弾 (time bomb).
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
時限爆弾がきちんと引き出しの中にしまわれていることを確認した。
I made sure that the time bomb was neatly placed in the drawer.
今日の最後の時限は、なんとトーフグのコウイチのレクチャーだったんだよ！
The final class today was actually a lecture by Koichi from Tofugu!
四時限目の調理実習で豆を食べたから、もうすぐ僕の時限爆弾が爆発するかもしれない。
I ate beans during fourth period cooking class, so a time bomb might be set to go off soon.
カナダでは、2023年1月1日から2年間、カナダ人以外が住宅用不動産を買うことが禁止される時限的な制限が設けられました。
In Canada, a temporary restriction has been established that prohibits non-Canadian citizens from purchasing residential real estate for a period of two years, starting from January 1st, 2023.