I just did...

This phrase conveys that the speaker's action was limited in scope, without any deep implications; it is often used in spoken language.

Examples

• その意見を言ったまでだ。

  I just expressed that opinion.

• 彼を手伝ったまでだ。

  I just helped him out.

• 勉強したまでだが、結果はどうなるかわからない。

  I just studied, but I don't know what the result will be.

Quick check

More N1 grammar

• In the context of / In light of

  N + にあって(は)

• Based on N

  N + あっての + N

• Regardless of N

  N + いかんによらず

• As soon as V

  V-る + が早いか

• Once V, then...

  V-る + が最後

• Alongside V/N

  V-る/N の + かたわら