〜に至る ; 〜に至るまで

Meaning

The phrase is used to indicate that, despite various circumstances, the final outcome is a specific result.

It is often expressed using the pattern 「〜になる」.

It implies that despite various events or situations, the final result turned out to be a particular way.

Part of speech	Formation
動詞	動詞辞書形）+ に至る
名詞	名詞 + に至る

塾にも通って一生懸命勉強したが、結局合格には至らなかった。
Despite attending cram school and studying hard, he ultimately did not manage to pass.
懸命の治療も虚しく、彼は死に至った。
Despite the earnest treatment, he succumbed to death.
長時間議論したが、最終的に結論を出すに至らなかった。
After hours of discussion, we ultimately did not reach a conclusion.
部長の説得も虚しく、田中さんは十年勤めた会社を退職するに至った。
Despite the department manager's persuasion, Mr. Tanaka ended up resigning from the company where he had worked for ten years.
９時間に至るまで、警察の取り調べは続けられた。
The police interrogation continued for up to nine hours.
このアニメは子供から大人に至るまで幅広い層で人気があります。
This anime is popular among a wide range of audiences, from children to adults.