Special （限り）

Question 1

名＋に限り

Answer 1

only something is a special case or an exception
硬い言い方 (official explanations)

Question 2

名の・動辞書形/ている形　＋限り

Answer 2

based on a certain extent, something is done or is a certain state or condition
- when attached to a verb, progressive or potential verbs are common

Question 3

普通形現在(plain present tense)(ナ形ーな/ーである・名ーである)＋限り(は）

Answer 3

as long as
only in a certain state/condition/situation/circumstance will a certain state/condition/situation/circumstance continue.
- The latter half of the sentence can’t be past tense.

Question 4

名の・動辞書/た/ている形＋限りでは

Answer 4

Something can be said based on a limited source of information.
- The latter half is an evaluation or information.

Question 5

名+に限って

Answer 5

3 meanings:
A: different from the norm
-After, there is a meaning of “It’s always different, so it’s a special case.”
B: only during; this happens to coincide with other unfortunate events
- there is a negative feeling of dissatisfaction
C: Since I especially believe something, there shouldn’t be anything bad about it。
The latter half usually has はずはない/はない to express a judgment or evaluation.