Explanation：〜までに
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"by"
Used to indicate a deadline or the latest point in time by which an action should be completed. It can be translated as "by" or "by the time of" in English. This expression is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese to set time limits for actions.
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time / date までに
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- Indicating a Deadline: "〜までに" specifies the time by which something needs to be done or completed.
- Commonly Used in Planning: It is often used in contexts involving schedules, tasks, and commitments, helping to clarify expectations.
- Followed by a Verb: The structure typically involves a time expression followed by a verb in its dictionary form or a noun phrase.
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N4
Sample sentenes
明日までに レポートを 出さなければなりません。
I have to submit my report by tomorrow.
３０日までに 家賃を 払ってください。
Please pay the rent by the 30th.
死ぬまでに 色々な 国に 行ってみたい。
I want to try going to various countries before I die.
７時から パーティーが 始まりますから、 ６時半までに 来てください。
The party will start at 7 o’clock, so please come by 6:30.
１２月までに JLPT N３の単語を 全部 覚えるつもりです。
I intend to memorize all JLPT N3 vocabulary by December.
Vocabulary
| Japanese | English |
| だす | to submit |
| やちん | rent |
| いろいろな | various |
| ぜんぶ | everything / all |
| おぼえる | to memorize |
