What it means
まで marks an endpoint or limit. With a place, it means “to” or “as far as,” and with a time or event, it means “until.” It commonly follows a noun such as a destination, time, or deadline. It can also follow a plain-form verb to show that an action continues until that event happens.
Usage note
Do not confuse まで with までに. まで means that something continues up to an endpoint, while までに means “by” a deadline.
How to use it
私は駅まで歩きます。
I walk to the station.
母が帰るまで、私は本を読みます。
I read a book until my mother returns.
私は駅まで歩く。
I walk to the station.
母が帰るまで、私は本を読む。
I read a book until my mother returns.
Example sentences
駅まで歩いて、図書館で勉強します。
I will walk to the station and study at the library.
母は午後五時まで店で働きます。
My mother works at the store until five p.m.
夏休みまで毎日漢字を練習します。
I will practice kanji every day until summer vacation.
弟は公園まで自転車で