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JLPT N4 Neutral

〜made

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

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

Formation

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

  • I will wait until work is finished.

    Shigoto ga owaru made matteimasu.

  • It takes 10 minutes to walk from here to the station.

    Koko kara eki made aruite juppun kakarimasu.

  • I will support him until he succeeds.

    Watashi wa kare ga seikou suru made ouen shimasu.

  • She likes even cats.

    Kanojo wa neko made suki desu.

Emphasis (Even)