Verb + まで (Until (something) happens)

Until (something) happens

JLPT N5
Pattern

Verb (dictionary form) + まで

How it works

Dictionary form + まで means “until something happens”: the first action continues up to that point. The verb before まで stays in dictionary form even in past sentences.

Examples

  • あめが やむまで ここで まちましょう。Let's wait here until the rain stops.
  • わかるまで れんしゅうしました。I practised until I understood.

Related grammar

Further reading

Bunpro N5 · Lesson 8

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