範囲

• Reading: はんい
• Romaji: hani
• Kanji breakdown: 範 (han) — pattern, model, limit; 囲 (i) — surround, enclose
• Pronunciation: /haɴ.i/

Meaning

Extent; scope; sphere; range; span. The area or limits within which something applies.

A noun describing the boundaries or limits of something — physical area, scope of authority, or extent of knowledge. Very common in academic and work settings. Often used with の (no) to modify nouns: テストの範囲 (test range), 責任の範囲 (scope of responsibility).

Examples

1. 明日のテストの範囲を教えてください。 Please tell me the scope of tomorrow's test.
2. できる範囲で手伝いますよ。 I'll help as much as I can.
3. このサービスの範囲は東京だけです。 The range of this service is limited to Tokyo.

Usage Guide

Context: education, business, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Combines 範 (pattern/model/limit) and 囲 (surround/enclose). Together they describe the enclosed area within set limits — a bounded range or scope.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal