Until an action occurs with 〜まで
Grammar: Time and Sequence » 〜まで
A plain-form verb followed by まで marks an endpoint: the main situation continues “until” that action occurs. In a negative sentence, the main action does not happen before that endpoint.
Usage Notes
Verb + まで marks the endpoint event. The situation in the main clause continues until that event happens.
The negative 〜まで〜ない means the action will not happen until the まで event is complete.
Examples
Until the fliers are distributed with 〜まで
Grammar Explanation: Until an action occurs with 〜まで
Cocoa encounters Syaro standing outside.
- ココア:
- 「今日はチラシ配り？」
- “You're handing out fliers today?”
- シャロ:
- 「全部配り終えるまで帰れないわ」
- “I can't go home until I finish handing out all of them.”
Supplemental Examples
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