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~まで (〜made)

JLPT N4

Explanation

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

Formation

Detailed 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.

Examples

Shigoto ga owaru made matteimasu.

I will wait until work is finished.

Koko kara eki made aruite juppun kakarimasu.

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

Watashi wa kare ga seikou suru made ouen shimasu.

I will support him until he succeeds.

Kanojo wa neko made suki desu.

She likes even cats.

Practice

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