Until A; up to A; as far as A
- Until A; up to A; as far as A
- Even A Shows an extent/range outside of what is considered normal.
33
２０歳になるまでサンタクロースを信じていた。
I believed in Santa Claus until I was 20 years old.
26
愛してるので、死ぬまでそばにいさせて。
Because I love you, please let me be with you until I die.
15
ビッグバードが着くまで数を数えよう！
Let's count numbers until Big Bird arrives!
30
水が腰まで来た。
The water came up to my waist.
16
パリまで遠くない。
It is not far to Paris.
24
３０まで数えなさい。
Count up to thirty.
17
彼と別れるまで、笑い続けます。
Until I break up with him, I will continue to smile.
17
暗くなったから、駅まで送ってやるよ。
Since it's become dark, I'll take you to the station.
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
5時まで (until 5 o'clock)
５回まで (up to 5 times)
帰るまで (until returning)
Notes
Shows A as some kind of limit.
Where this grammar is found
User notes
Even A
Shows an extent/range outside of what is considered normal.
- Until A; up to A; as far as A
- Even A Shows an extent/range outside of what is considered normal.
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彼はスポーツまで得意なんです。
He's even good at sports.
7
母は友達の夕食まで作ってくれた。
Mom even made dinner for my friends.
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
皿まで食べた (even ate the plate)
Where this grammar is found
User notes
Discussion about this grammar
