Meaning
This grammar pattern expresses degree or scope, and can also indicate the endpoint of a range. It is frequently used in the form 「…から…に至るまで」to present both ends of a range, conveying the meaning of "everything within that range" or "all the way from ... to ...."
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| Verb (dictionary form) | に至るまで |
| Noun | に至るまで |
Examples
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出会いから結婚に至るまで
From first meeting all the way to marriage -
母：なんであの子はこんなに収入が高い仕事をやめるの。父：仕事をやめて、大学院に進学する決断に至るまで本人も相当考えたと思う。親として彼の意志を尊重しよう。
Mother: Why would he quit such a well-paying job? Father: I think he thought long and hard before reaching the decision to quit and go to graduate school. As his parents, let's respect his wishes. -
この本は、幕末から現代に至るまでの日本の歴史を、面白くわかりやすく書いた素晴らしい作品です。
This book is a wonderful work that covers Japanese history from the end of the Edo period all the way to the present day in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. -
一丁目の居酒屋は、内装から、音楽、店員の髪型や服装に至るまで、すべてが昭和のスタイルで、懐かしさを感じさせます。
The izakaya on First Street evokes nostalgia with everything in Showa-era style, from the interior decor to the music, and even the staff's hairstyles and clothing.
Summary
- 「〜に至るまで」means "up to; as far as"
- Attaches to verbs (dictionary form) and nouns