～まで (〜made)
JLPT N4
Explanation
Indicates extent, 'until', 'up to', 'as far as', 'even'.
Formation
Verb + まで, い-Adjective + まで, な-Adjective + まで, Noun + まで
Detailed Explanation
The ～まで grammar point is used to express extent or range in terms of time, distance, or degree. It can be translated as 'until', 'up to', 'as far as', or 'even' in English. It is used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, or nouns.
Examples
仕事が終わるまで待っています。
Shigoto ga owaru made matteimasu.
I will wait until work is finished.
ここから駅まで歩いて10分かかります。
Koko kara eki made aruite juppun kakarimasu.
It takes 10 minutes to walk from here to the station.
私は彼が成功するまで応援します。
Watashi wa kare ga seikou suru made ouen shimasu.
I will support him until he succeeds.
彼女は猫まで好きです。
Kanojo wa neko made suki desu.
She likes even cats.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.