行き届く

• Reading: いきとどく
• Romaji: ikitodoku
• Kanji breakdown: 行 (kō/i) — go, reach; 届 (todoke/todoku) — reach, be delivered, attain
• Pronunciation: /i.ki.to.do.kɯ/

Meaning

To be thorough; to be meticulous; to be attentive and complete in every detail. Often used to describe service, care, or oversight that reaches everywhere it should.

A Group 1 (godan) compound verb combining 行く (to go/reach) and 届く (to reach/be delivered). The combination conveys the idea of attention or effort reaching all corners — nothing left unattended. Used especially to praise thorough hospitality, supervision, or craftsmanship. The adjectival form 行き届いた (thorough, meticulous) is very frequently used before nouns: 行き届いたサービス (attentive service).

Examples

1. このホテルは行き届いたサービスで知られ、リピーターが絶えない。 This hotel is known for its attentive service, and repeat guests never stop coming.
2. 細部まで行き届いた配慮こそが、長期的な顧客の信頼を生む。 It is consideration that is thorough down to the finest detail that builds long-term customer trust.
3. 担任の先生は全員の生徒に目が行き届くよう、毎日丁寧に観察していた。 The homeroom teacher carefully observed all the pupils every day to ensure that no one went unnoticed.

Usage Guide

Context: hospitality, business, education, craftsmanship

Tone: appreciative

Origin & History

Compound of 行く (to go/proceed) and 届く (to reach, to be delivered; from 届 meaning delivery/notification). The image is of care or attention successfully reaching its intended destination without gaps.

Cultural Context

Era: Contemporary

Generation: Adults

Social background: General