〜から〜まで

〜から〜まで is a particle that functions as a from ~ to ~ in Japanese sentences. Particles are the building blocks of Japanese grammar — small words that define the grammatical relationship between other words. Mastering 〜から〜まで is essential for constructing correct and natural-sounding sentences.

This is a foundational pattern that you will use from day one of your Japanese studies.

When to Use#

• Time range: 9時から5時まで働く (work from 9 to 5)
• Place range: 東京から大阪まで (from Tokyo to Osaka)

When NOT to Use#

• In very formal writing where a more sophisticated expression would be expected

Example Sentences#

• 授業は九時から十二時までです。 — Class is from 9 to 12.

Practice#

Try reading these sentences aloud, then check the translation and vocabulary:

Common Mistakes#

1. Omitting 〜から〜まで in contexts where it's required — While particles can sometimes be dropped in very casual speech, omitting 〜から〜まで in the wrong context changes the meaning or sounds ungrammatical.