まで

This is the 20th most frequent Japanese word.


まで

"まで" means "until," "up to," or "as far as" in English.


まで is used to indicate the destination point, 'to the school', the limit.

学校まで歩いて行きます。

I walk to the school.


まで is used to specify the endpoint in time, 'until night'.

夜まで宿題をやります。

I will do homework until night.


まで indicates the destination up to where the activity happens, targeting 'to the station'.

駅まで電車で行き、その後タクシーに乗ります。

I go by train to the station and then take a taxi.