JLPT N5: Japanese "Until" vs "By" - Made vs Made Ni Time Expressions - MLC Japanese

JLPT N5 Time Limits: Made (Until) vs Made ni (By)

JLPT N5 time particles: made (until 5pm: 5-ji MADE shigoto o shimasu), made ni (by 5pm: 5-ji MADE NI meeru o shimasu). Learn the difference between "work until 5" and "email by 5" with clear examples. Essential for schedules, deadlines, and daily planning!

まで、までに

Made = up to and including a time, made ni = must finish before or at that time."


Made: Until a Time Limit

  • 5時まで仕事をします。
    5-ji made shigoto o shimasu.
    I will work tunil 5 o'clock.

Made Ni: Complete By a Deadline

  • 5時までにメールします。
    5-ji made shigoto o shimasu.I will work tunil 5 o'clock.
    I will e-mail you by 5 o'clock.

Updated Dec. 2025