までに
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made ni
by; by the time; indicates time limit
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までに
made ni
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by; by the time; indicates time limit
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N4
Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences
Reading made ni
Post ID 50722
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📝 Usage Notes

by; by the time; indicates time limit

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What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
までに
📚 How to Master This Pattern
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Press Hear it and repeat までに three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using までに. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern までに mean?
By; by the time; indicates time limit
What JLPT level is までに?
JLPT N4 — Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences. To pass JLPT N4 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use までに in a sentence?
Attach までに (made ni) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is までに formal or casual Japanese?
までに is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember までに long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.