有限

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 有限 (ゆうげん), having 有 and limit 限 combine to describe something as finite.
• Basic usage: 有限である predicates that a quantity, time, or range is finite, while 有限の modifies a following noun.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Predicative and attributive use
  • Finite means having a limit, not necessarily being small.