This word shows the end point of something. It means 'to' or 'until'. It tells you how far something goes.
Noun + までPrimary
This word shows the end point of something. It means 'to' or 'until'. It tells you how far something goes.
渋谷まで行くバスは、どこから出ますか？
Where does the bus that goes to Shibuya depart from?
昨日は家から駅まで歩きました。
Yesterday, I walked from my house to the station.
このエレベーターは屋上まで行かないよ。
This elevator doesn't go to the rooftop.
空港までお送りします。
I will take you to the airport.
子供から大人まで楽しめる映画です。
This is a movie that everyone from children to adults can enjoy.
Imagine a line. 「まで」 marks the end of that line. It can be a place, a time, or even a group of people. It shows the very last point.
「まで」 is different from 「に」 and 「へ」. 「まで」 means "all the way to" a place. It shows the whole trip. 「に」 just points to the end place. 「へ」 shows the general direction you are going.
Watch out: Many people mix up "まで" and "までに". "まで" means an action keeps going until a time. For example, "I will study until 5:00." "までに" means an action must finish by a time. For example, "I will go home by 5:00."
Use this when you want to show a limit. It means 'up to this point'. It also hints that something different happens after that point.
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