～までだ JLPT N1

Formation

Verb (dictionary/ない form) + までだ, い-Adjective + までだ, Noun + までだ

Explanation

The ～までだ grammar point is used to emphasize that something goes only up to a certain limit or extent. It can also imply 'it's only this and nothing more.'

Example sentences

• 彼とは友達までだ。それ以上の関係ではありません。

  With him, it's only friendship—nothing more.

  Kare to wa tomodachi made da. Sore ijou no kankei dewa arimasen.

• 飲み放題は9時までだ。それ以降は追加料金が必要だ。

  The all-you-can-drink deal is only until nine. After that, there's an extra charge.

  Nomihoudai wa kuji made da. Sore ikou wa tsuika ryoukin ga hitsuyou da.

• 私たちの情報は昨日までだ。それ以降のアップデートはありません。

  Our information only goes up to yesterday; there are no further updates.

  Watashitachi no jouhou wa kinou made da. Sore ikou no appudeeto wa arimasen.

• 彼の知識は中学生レベルまでだ。それ以上は理解できない。

  His knowledge is only at a junior-high level. He can't understand anything more advanced.

  Kare no chishiki wa chuugakusei reberu made da. Sore ijou wa rikai dekinai.