~まで

〜made

JLPT N4 Neutral Chapter 44: Degrees and limits, 4 of 5

Formation

Verb + まで, い-Adjective + まで, な-Adjective + まで, Noun + まで

Indicates extent, 'until', 'up to', 'as far as', 'even'.

When to use

Casual-to-neutral "even/to the point of" - overlaps with さえ in everyday speech.

Explanation

The ~まで grammar point is used to express extent or range in terms of time, distance, or degree. It can be translated as 'until', 'up to', 'as far as', or 'even' in English. It is used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, or nouns.

Example sentences

Emphasis (Even)

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