～から～まで
kara made
From; until; from one point to another
N5JLPT
Formation 接続
Starting point + から; endpoint + まで; AからBまで
Explanation 説明
Marks starting and ending points in time or space. Either part can be used alone when the other is understood.
Examples 例文
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9時から午後5時まで働きます。
I work from nine a.m. to five p.m.
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大阪から東京まで3 時間かかります。
It takes three hours to travel from Osaka to Tokyo.
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8時から働きます。
I work from eight o'clock.
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銀行は7時30から4時30までです。
The bank is open from seven thirty to four thirty.
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昼休みは11時30からです。
The lunch break starts at eleven thirty.
How related patterns differ 比較
に can mark a time, destination, or other roles; へ emphasizes direction. で often marks an activity's location or means. から～まで spans start to end, while までに sets a deadline. Travel purposes use に after the intended activity.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～から～まで | From; until; from one point to another | 9時から午後5時まで働きます。 I work from nine a.m. to five p.m. |
| ～で | At; by; with; because of | はしで食べます。 I eat with chopsticks. |
| ～に/へ | To; toward; marking a destination | 明日、旅行に行きます。 I will go on a trip tomorrow. |
| ～ に | At a specified time | 私は水曜日の１９時にＡさんに会います。 I will meet A at seven p.m. on Wednesday. |
| ～へ～を～に行く | Go or come somewhere to do something | 日本へ文化の勉強に来ました。 I came to Japan to study its culture. |
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