～たまでだ
JLPT Level: N1
Meanings
Just, Merely, Simply, Only
Usage
Vた + までだ
Explanation
～たまでだ is used to emphasize that the situation or outcome is nothing more than what has been stated. It expresses a modest or resigned conclusion and is often used to justify, downplay, or end a discussion with the sense “that’s all there is to it” or “it was simply because of that.” It can convey a sense of “that’s all I can say about it” or “it’s all because of X, and nothing more.” Typical contexts include explanations after a minor incident, accepting responsibility without over-claims, or ending a line of reasoning with a narrow, limited conclusion.
彼が遅刻したのは、電車が遅れたまでだ。
かれがちこくしたのは、でんしゃがおくれたまでだ。
He was late simply because the train was late.
私が失敗したのは、練習不足のせいまでだ。
わたしがしっぱいしたのは、れんしゅうぶそくのせいまでだ。
The failure was just due to a lack of practice.
この問題の原因は私のミスに過ぎず、他には何もない。これは私の責任であるまでだ。
このもんだいのげんいんはわたしのミスにすぎず、ほかにはなにもない。これはわたしのせきにんであるまでだ。
The cause of this problem is merely my mistake, and nothing else—it's my responsibility.