～まで～て JLPT N2 Neutral

Formation

Time/Noun + まで + Verb(て-form)

Explanation

The ～まで～て grammar point is used to show that an action continues until a certain time or condition. In your examples, a time expression (such as 9時) is followed by まで, then the action in the て-form. It can be translated as 'until' or 'up to the point when/where'.

Example sentences

• 9時まで働いて、その後休憩しました。

  I worked until 9 o'clock, and then took a break.

  Ku-ji made hataraite, sono ato kyuukei shimashita.

• 夜まで勉強して、試験に合格しました。

  I studied until night, and passed the exam.

  Yoru made benkyou shite, shiken ni goukaku shimashita.

• 最後のページまで読んで、本を閉じました。

  I read until the last page, then closed the book.

  Saigo no peeji made yonde, hon o tojimashita.

• 電車が着くまで待って、友達と会いました。

  I waited until the train arrived, and then met my friend.

  Densha ga tsuku made matte, tomodachi to aimashita.

Emphasis (Even)

• ～まで JLPT N4
• ～さえ JLPT N3
• ～てまで JLPT N2
• Noun ですら JLPT N1
• Noun にすら JLPT N1
• Noun たりとも～ない JLPT N1
• Noun にもまして JLPT N1