シーリング
Meanings
1
Refers to the overhead interior surface of a room. Also used in economic contexts for an upper limit (e.g., price ceiling).
The room has a high ceiling, giving a sense of openness.
The government set a ceiling on crude oil prices.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にシーリングをかけるto impose a ceiling (limit) on something
The government imposed a ceiling on the budget.
- シーリングを設けるto set a ceiling (upper limit)
The policy is to set a ceiling on each ministry's budget.