「用事があるかぎり」 - Condition for Continuous State

Explanation

用事ようじがあるかぎり is a common Japanese expression that means "as long as there is something to do, a certain state will continue." This expression emphasizes that a particular state or situation will persist until the condition changes.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
用事ようじがあるかぎり	Noun + があるかぎり	Used to explain that a certain state will continue due to a specific reason until the condition changes.

Basic Usage

用事ようじがあるかぎり is used to explain that a certain state will continue due to a specific reason. For example, when you have something to do, you will remain busy until the task is completed.

Examples

• 用事ようじがあるかぎり、電話でんわに出でられない。
• Youji ga aru kagiri, denwa ni derarenai.
• As long as I have something to do, I can't answer the phone.
  

• 用事ようじがあるかぎり、彼かれは忙いそがしい状態じょうたいにある。
• Youji ga aru kagiri, kare wa isogashii joutai ni aru.
• As long as he has something to do, he will remain busy.
  

Common Mistakes

• Often, 用事ようじがあるかぎり is mistakenly used to express emotions or subjective intentions. In reality, it is mainly used to describe a state that continues due to a specific reason.

Real-Life Scenarios

• In work settings, to express being unable to step away due to tasks.
• In social situations, to explain being unable to attend gatherings due to being busy with tasks.

Summary

用事ようじがあるかぎり is a common and practical Japanese expression used to describe a state that continues due to a specific reason. Understanding and mastering this expression will help in accurately describing the relationship between time and tasks.