Meaning
This pattern means going as far as doing something extreme in order to achieve a goal. It is used to negatively evaluate actions where someone resorts to any means necessary to accomplish their purpose. It is synonymous with 「動詞（て形）まで」.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| Noun | までして |
Examples
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同僚が借金までしてギャンブルをしていたらしい。しばらく会社には来ないと思ったら、無断欠勤が続きクビになったそうだ。
Apparently a colleague was gambling to the point of borrowing money. Just when I thought he hadn't been coming to work for a while, it turned out he'd been fired for repeated unexcused absences. -
姉は私をアイドルにしたいらしい。この前は咲手に芸能事務所に私の写真と履歴書を送った。そこまでして芸能界に入れたいという姉の気持ちがわからない。
My sister apparently wants to make me an idol. She even went behind my back and sent my photos and resume to a talent agency. I can't understand her desire to get me into show business at all costs. -
駅前のラーメン屋は、人気があるね。どんなに寒い日でも、店の外に長い行列ができている。僕はそこまでして食べたいとは思わないな。
That ramen shop in front of the station is really popular, huh. Even on the coldest days, there's a long line outside. I don't want to eat there badly enough to go through all that.
Summary
- 「〜までして」 means "to go as far as; even resorting to"
- Attaches to Nouns