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を限りに・をもって・を皮切りに: the difference

Meaning

As of

Past papers

Not yet

Example

来月らいげつ行おこなわれるコンサートを限かぎりにSUM41は解散かいさんすることを決きめたそうです。

SUM41 has decided to disband after the concert next month.

Meaning

As of, With, Effective from

Past papers

Tested 3 times in past papers

Example

以上いじょうをもちまして、私わたしのスピーチは終おわりとさせて頂いただきます。

With this, I will conclude my speech.

Meaning

Beginning of, Starting with

Past papers

Tested once in past papers

Example

駅前店えきまえてんの開店かいてんを皮切かわきりとして、そのチェーンは次々つぎつぎと新あたらしい店みせを出だしている。

Starting with the opening of the station-front branch, the chain has been opening new shops one after another.

How to tell them apart

「〜を限りに」: the last time, then it is over for good; a firm, farewell tone. Also in 「声を限りに」.

「〜をもって」: a very formal official statement, 'with this date it officially ends or begins', e.g. 「本日をもって終了といたします」; plainer than 「を限りに」.

「〜を皮切りに」: starting with this, similar events follow one after another.

All about を限りに ›All about をもって ›All about を皮切りに ›