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まで

Noun + までVerb (dictionary form) + までここまで + で/に + ...こんなに/そんなに + まで + ...

Meanings

  • even
  • to even
  • to the extent of

About this pattern

Explanation

まで marks the limit or end point of something. It can indicate physical destinations (to a place), temporal limits (until a time), or extent to which something happens or a state is true (to this extent). When used with time expressions or places, it simply means “up to” or “as far as.” In the “extent” sense, it emphasizes that something has reached an unexpected or notable degree. Its nuance varies with context, from routine boundaries (go to this place) to dramatic or surprising limits (to this extent).

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Example sentences

学校まで自転車で行く。

I bike to school.

雨が降るまで待つ。

I will wait until it rains.

ここまでで終わりにしましょう。

Let's finish here.

こんなにまで雪が降るとは思わなかった。

I didn't think it would snow to this extent.