• A grammar pattern used to indicate that an action or state will continue until a certain point in time or condition is reached.

Meaning

until

Example Sentences

  • (つぎ)電車(でんしゃ)()るまで、(えき)()ちましょう。
    Let's wait at the station until the next train comes.
  • (ばん)(はん)ができるまで、テレビを()ます。
    I watch TV until dinner is ready.
  • (おや)(かえ)ってくるまで、()どもたちは(いえ)にいる。
    The children stay at home until their parents come back.
  • 映画(えいが)(はじ)まるまで、どこへも()きません。
    I won't go anywhere until the movie starts.
  • 大学(だいがく)卒業(そつぎょう)するまで、日本(にほん)にいますか。 ー はい。日本(にほん)にいます。
    Will you stay in Japan until you graduate from university? - Yes, I will stay in Japan.

Tags

JLPT N4