This word shows a stopping point. It can be a time, a place, or how much. Think of it like 'until' or 'up to'.
Noun + までPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + まで
This word shows a stopping point. It can be a time, a place, or how much. Think of it like 'until' or 'up to'.
駅から家まで歩きました。
I walked from the station to my house.
お店は夜9時まで開いています。
The store is open until 9 PM.
この仕事が終わるまで、家に帰りません。
I won't go home until this work is finished.
君までそんなことを言うのか？
Even you are saying something like that?
この券は子供から大人まで、どなたでもご利用いただけます。
This ticket can be used by anyone, from children to adults.
This word can show surprise. It means something like 'even' in English. You use it when something unexpected happens. It shows that even *this* person or thing did something.
The word "made" means "until." It shows when something stops. The word "made ni" means "by." It shows a time when you must finish something. "Made" is like "from...until." It shows a period of time. "Made ni" is for a single action, like a deadline.
Watch out: People often mix up まで and に. Use に for a set time an action happens. For example, 'Let's meet at 9 o'clock.' Use まで when an action keeps going until that time. For example, 'I will wait until 9 o'clock.' When you have a deadline, always use までに. Do not use just まで. For example, 'Please turn in the report by tomorrow.'
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