〜てまで
Formation
Meaning
Indicates that someone goes to an extreme or unusual extent to do something, often implying a sense of surprise, criticism, or emphasis on the intensity of the action.
Note
Expresses that someone goes to an extreme or unexpected extent to achieve something. Often carries a nuance of surprise, criticism, or 'going as far as' doing something that might seem unnecessary or improper.
Examples
多額の借金をしてまで、ギャンブルを続けるなんて信じられない。
I can't believe he continues gambling even to the point of going deep into debt.
骨身を削ってまで働いても、生活は一向に楽にならない。
Even if I work myself to the bone, my life doesn't get any easier at all.
家族を犠牲にしてまで成功したいとは、私は思わない。
I don't think I want to succeed if it means sacrificing my family.
嘘までして他人を陥れるなんて、最低だ。
It's the lowest to go as far as lying just to trap someone else.
整形までして若さを保とうとする人もいる。
There are people who try to maintain their youth even by undergoing plastic surgery.
カンニングまでして満点を取りたかったのか。
Did you really want to get a perfect score so badly that you resorted to cheating?