〜たまでだ
Formation
N1LimitationFormal/Stiff
Variations
までのことだ
Meaning
Used to explain that an action was done simply for a certain reason, with no other special intent. It often implies that the action was a matter of course or the only natural thing to do.
Examples
私は自分の義務を果たしたまでだ。
I just fulfilled my duty.
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