至って

• Reading: いたって
• Romaji: itatte
• Kanji breakdown: 至 (ita) — reach, arrive at, utmost
• Pronunciation: /i.tat.te/

Meaning

Very much; exceedingly; extremely. Emphasises that something is to a high degree.

An adverb derived from the verb 至る (to reach/arrive at). Used to stress the degree of a state, often with positive or neutral adjectives like 元気, 健康, 冷静, 普通. It carries a somewhat literary or formal flavour compared to とても or 非常に, and frequently appears in the pattern 至って～だ.

Examples

1. 祖父は九十歳だが至って元気だ。 My grandfather is ninety years old but is in exceedingly good health.
2. 彼の反応は至って冷静だった。 His reaction was extremely composed.
3. 検査の結果は至って正常でした。 The test results were perfectly normal.

Usage Guide

Context: health descriptions, evaluations, literary prose

Tone: composed

Origin & History

From the verb 至る (itaru, to reach/arrive), using its te-form as an adverbial modifier. The sense is 'reaching the point of' — implying the quality has reached a high degree.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal