まで
Until / Up To
made
TypeCase
JLPT Leveln5
Summary
Marks the endpoint or limit in time or space. Often paired with から to express a range.
Usage Rules
- •Until (time): end point of a continuous action
- •Up to (space): physical limit or destination
- •までに = by (a deadline) — different from まで (continuously)
- •Can combine with から: から〜まで (from〜until〜)
- •Often used with movement verbs as destination
Example Sentences
6時まではたらきます。
I work until 6 o'clock.
とうきょうまでしんかんせんで行く。
Go to Tokyo by Shinkansen.
きんようびまでにしゅくだいを出してください。
Please submit homework by Friday.
あさからばんまではたらいた。
I worked from morning until night.
どこまで行きますか？
How far are you going?
Common Mistake
Confusing まで (until) with までに (by/deadline). まで = continuous; までに = one-time event.