How to Say ‘Until 9 o’clock.’ in Japanese
9時までにします。
9 ji made ni shi masu
[kyoo jee]
💬 Usage Tip: [まで] = “until,” [までに] = “by.” Here [9時までにします] means “I’ll keep it to/by 9.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: Stating a firm time (rather than vague “later”) is appreciated in shared housing—clarity prevents repeat complaints.
Phrase Breakdown
9時
9 ji
9 o'clock
A specific time expression meaning 9:00.
9時に起きます。
I wake up at 9 o'clock.
Words in this phrase
9
9
[kyoo]
nine (9)
With 時 and までに, it sets a clear deadline. Helpful when agreeing on a stopping time.
9時までにします。
I'll make it by 9 (I'll keep it until 9 at the latest).
時
ji
[jee]
o’clock; hour
Creates the time expression 9時. Used with までに to mean “by 9.”
9時までにします。
I'll make it by 9.
まで
made
に
ni
します
shi masu
do; make
Polite present/future form of する; used here to say you will do something by a certain time.
宿題をします。
I will do my homework.
Words in this phrase
し
shi
ます
masu
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