までだ
“That’s all one can do / It ends with … / There is nothing left but …” → Used to express that a situation has reached its limit, and nothing more can be done beyond the stated action or state.
N1
Meaning
“That’s all one can do / It ends with … / There is nothing left but …” → Used to express that a situation has reached its limit, and nothing more can be done beyond the stated action or state.
Formation
Verb (dictionary form) + までだ
Verb (た-form) + までだ
Explanation
までだ is used when the speaker states that:
an action is the final possible step
the situation has reached a conclusion or limit
further effort, expectation, or development is not possible
It often conveys:
resignation
acceptance
calm conclusion
The tone is objective and restrained, not emotional.
This grammar is common in:
explanations
written reflections
formal statements
JLPT N1 reading passages
💡 Core nuance:
“At this point, all that can be done is X.”