JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
迄も
「までも」
Emphasizes an extreme limit or extent, translating to ‘even,’ ‘to the point of,’ or ‘no need to.’
Readings
Other forms
〜までもない there's no need to...
〜ないまでも even if not... at least...
1 Particle
Even" / "To the point of"
Emphasizes an extreme limit or unexpected extent, functioning as a stronger version of “even.”
Example
一番 の 親友 まで も が 、 私 を 信じて くれなかった 。
Even my best friend didn't believe me.
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2 Grammar Pattern / Expression
There's no need to... (as 〜までもない)
Indicates that performing an action is unnecessary because the outcome is already obvious or the matter is trivial.
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3 Grammar Pattern / Expression
Even if not... at least... (as 〜ないまでも)
Concedes that while an ideal outcome may not be possible, a lesser degree or minimum condition still applies.
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