Meaning of まで in Japanese
Definition of まで
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(prt) until (a time); till; to; up to
１０時までに夕食の準備をしておくように取り計らいなさい。
See that dinner is ready by ten. - to (a place); as far as
- to (an extent); up to; so far as; even
- only; merely
Words related to まで
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(n) hitherto; so far
これまで私は友人たちとは仲良くやってきました。
So far I have been getting along well with my friends.
- (exp) That was a delicious meal (said after meals); What a wonderful meal
- (adv) by; not later than; before
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(adv) how long?; till when?
いつまで東京にご滞在ですか。
How long will you stay in Tokyo?
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(adv) forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
私はいつまでも彼の名を覚えている。
I still bear his name in mind.
- (exp) indefinitely; for a long time
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(adv) how far; to what extent
どこまでドライブに行くの？
How far are you going for a drive?
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(adv) anywhere; through thick and thin; to the utmost; persistently; stubbornly; in all respects; thoroughly
彼はどこからどこまでも紳士らしい。
He looks every inch a gentleman.
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(exp) completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
カズちゃん、さっき完膚無きまでに振っちゃおうとしたでしょ？
You were about to dump her flat out, weren't you?
- (n) rake; fork; bamboo rake
