まで
until, up to
The particle まで indicates a limit, whether it be a time, place, or condition that is reached or has an ending.
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Meaning
until, up to
The particle まで indicates a limit, whether it be a time, place, or condition that is reached or has an ending.
Formation
Noun + まで
Verb (plain form) + まで
Explanation
まで is a particle used in the Japanese language to denote a limit or endpoint. It can be applied in various contexts, including:
- Time: Indicating the end of a time period.
- Location: Showing the limit of a place.
- Conditions: Referring to reaching a certain condition.
For example, if someone says '学校[がっこう]まで行[い]きます', it means 'I will go up to the school.' or 'I will go until the school.' This indicates that the action of going has a defined endpoint at the school.
In a temporal sense, if someone states '午後[ごご]5時[じ]まで働[はた]きます', it means 'I will work until 5 PM.' Here, まで helps to clarify the time limit of their working hours.