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Made: Even

Extreme example — "even." This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Extreme example — "even."
  • Form and connection: [Noun/Verb辞书形] まで（も）
  • Nuance in real use: Marks extreme cases—emphasizing universality through extremity.

Form and connection

[Noun/Verb辞书形] まで（も）

Core Explanation

Extreme example — "even."

Cultural Note

Marks extreme cases—emphasizing universality through extremity.

Practical examples

I lied even to my best friend.
No need to go traveling by borrowing money.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun/Verb辞书形] まで（も）
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerI lied even to my best friend.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer借金しゃっきんまでして旅行りょこうに行いく必要ひつようはない。 ([Noun/Verb辞书形] まで（も）)

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