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Kotomora

まで

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Meanings

1

particle

until; till; to; up to

usually written using kana alone

Marks a temporal endpoint: an action or state continues up to that time. Often used with から for a range.

2

particle

to; as far as

usually written using kana alone

Marks a spatial endpoint or destination: movement or extent reaches that place or person.

3

particle

to the extent of; even; so far as

usually written using kana alone

Indicates an extreme degree or unexpected extent, often with a sense of 'even'. Common in patterns like ~までして or ~までになる.

4

particle

only; merely

usually written using kana alone

Used in set expressions like ~までだ or ~までのことだ to mean 'it's just that' or 'merely', often implying a limited or resigned conclusion.

Usage patterns