How do you say "Until we get" in Japanese?

"Until we get" in Japanese is "もらうまで". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Until we get’ in Japanese

Q: What does "もらうまで" mean in English?

"もらうまで" means "Until we get" in English. Usage tip: [まで] means "until," so [もらうまで] is "until getting/receiving." You'll see the same pattern in things like [終わるまで] "until it ends" or [来るまで] "until someone comes."

もらうまで

morau made

[morau]

💬 Usage Tip: [まで] means "until," so [もらうまで] is "until getting/receiving." You'll see the same pattern in things like [終わるまで] "until it ends" or [来るまで] "until someone comes."

Phrase Breakdown

もらう

morau

[morau]

until receive

Indicates the action until receiving something.

Example

電話をもらうまで待つ。

Wait until you receive a call.

まで

made

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