(いっかいかぎ)

いっかいかぎり
noun
one time only; one-time; once only
1. one time only; one-time; once only
Limited to a single occurrence, with no repetition. Used to emphasize that something happens or is available only once.
このクーポンは一回限(いっかいかぎ)有効(ゆうこう)です。
This coupon is valid for one use only.
一回限(いっかいかぎ)りのチャンスを(のが)すな。
Don't miss this once-only chance.
無料体験(むりょうたいけん)一回限(いっかいかぎ)りとなっておりますので、ご了承(りょうしょう)ください。
Please understand that the free trial is limited to one time only.

Composed of 一回(いっかい) (one time) and (かぎ)り (limit, only). Functions as a noun that modifies other nouns with の, or stands alone as a predicate.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 一回限(いっかいかぎ)りの特別(とくべつ)サービス: a one-time-only special service
  • 一回限(いっかいかぎ)有効(ゆうこう): valid for one use
  • 一回限(いっかいかぎ)りのイベント: a one-time event

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • 一度(いちど)きり: only once — emphasizes the emotional weight of a single occurrence
  • 単発(たんぱつ): one-time, one-shot — used for events, jobs, or projects
  • 限定(げんてい): limited — broader term for limited availability