How to Say ‘Until 3 o'clock’ in Japanese
三時まで
san ji made
[sahn jee mah-deh]
💬 Usage Tip: [まで] means “until” or “by,” depending on context. It is a very useful time marker.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Cutoff times are important for deliveries in Japan. If you hear [まで], pay attention: it may affect same-day or next-day service.
Phrase Breakdown
三
san
[sahn]
three
The number three, used here in a time limit expression.
受付は三時までです。
Reception is open until three o'clock.
時
ji
[jee]
o'clock; hour
Used after a number to indicate the hour.
受付は三時までです。
Reception is open until three o'clock.
まで
made
[mah-deh]
until; by
Shows the limit or endpoint in time or place; here it means until.
受付は三時までです。
Reception is open until three o'clock.
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