JLPT N4 Grammar: までに (How to say "~by; by the time" in Japanese)

The video tutorial begins with a greeting and a personal update from the teacher. It then moves on to explain time expressions, using examples like working hours and sleeping until noon. The teacher discusses the difference between long and short actions, such as sleeping and going to the bank. The lesson further explores the use of 'until' and 'by' in sentences, providing examples to clarify their meanings. The video concludes with a summary of the lesson and a farewell.

What time did the speaker sleep until on their day off?

• 9 AM

• Noon

• 5 PM

• 3 PM

Which of the following is considered a long action?

• Driving home

• Sending an email

• Going to the bank

• Sleeping

What does the speaker need to do by noon tomorrow?

• Meet a friend

• Read a book

• Send an email

• Go to the bank

What action is described as not being long?

• Driving home

• Going to the bank

• Sleeping

• Reading a book

Before what event does the speaker plan to send an email?

• Before reading a book

• Before going to the bank

• Before sleeping

• Before a friend arrives