〜まで

N5

until / up to

Formation

Noun + まで

Explanation

まで indicates a limit or endpoint in time, place, or degree. Often paired with から to show a range (from...until).

Examples

五時まで働きます。
ごじまではたらきます。
I work until 5 o'clock.
東京から大阪まで行きます。
とうきょうからおおさかまでいきます。
I'll go from Tokyo to Osaka.

Common Mistakes

  • !まで includes the endpoint — 5時まで means up to and including 5

Related Grammar

〜からbecause / from〜にdirection / time / location particle〜へtoward / to (direction)
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