てまで/～てまで～ない (te-made): Even going so far as to
～てまで/～てまで～ない (te-made)
Meaning
Even going so far as to
Formation and usage
Vて + まで; Vて + まで + negative
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Describes an extreme measure or sacrifice for a goal; the negative says it is not worth going that far.
Examples
無理をしてまで、会議に参加する必要はない。
There is no need to overexert yourself just to attend the meeting.
無理をしてまで、試験に参加する必要はない。
There is no need to overexert yourself just to attend the exam.
無理をしてまで、研修に参加する必要はない。
There is no need to overexert yourself just to attend the training session.
無理をしてまで、発表会に参加する必要はない。
There is no need to overexert yourself just to attend the presentation event.
無理をしてまで、面接に参加する必要はない。
There is no need to overexert yourself just to attend the interview.
How related patterns differ
ばいいのに can advise or regret; せめて sets a minimum and なるべく the best feasible effort. あえて deliberately acts despite difficulty. くらいなら prefers an alternative; くらいで treats a reason as minor, てまで marks an extreme price, and ないまでも lowers a requirement.