まで
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まで
made
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until ~; as far as ~; to (an extent); even ~
N5
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JLPT Level
N5
Beginner · Basic sentence structures
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made
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50630
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📝 Usage Notes
until ~; as far as ~; to (an extent); even ~
📖 How to use it
Marks the endpoint in time or space, or an extreme extent, translating as 'until', 'as far as', or 'even'.
Attaches to
Attaches directly to a noun, a time expression, or the plain form of a verb (dictionary form or past tense). For nouns, no particle is inserted between the noun and まで. For verbs, use the dictionary form (for non-past) or past plain form (for past).
まで is a particle that sets a boundary. When used with time words or actions, it means 'until' and indicates the point at which something continues or stops. With places, it means 'as far as' or 'to', showing the destination or limit of movement. It can also express an extreme example, meaning 'even', when attached to a noun that represents the limit of a scale, like 'even a child knows'.
九時まで働きます。
Kuji made hatarakimasu.
I work until nine o'clock.
駅まで歩きましょう。
Eki made arukimashou.
Let's walk as far as the station.
子供まで知っています。
Kodomo made shitte imasu.
Even children know that.
Not までに
まで indicates a continuous action or state until the endpoint, while までに means 'by' a deadline, marking the limit before which an action is completed. For example, 九時まで働く means work until 9, but 九時までに帰る means to return by 9.
Register
Neutral and common in both speaking and writing, appropriate for all levels of formality.
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まで
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern まで mean?
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Until ~; as far as ~; to (an extent); even ~
What JLPT level is まで?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N5 — Beginner · Basic sentence structures. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use まで in a sentence?
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Attach まで (made) 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 formal or casual Japanese?
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まで 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 long-term?
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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 later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.