至る

• Reading: いたる
• Romaji: itaru
• Kanji breakdown: 至 (shi/ita) — to arrive, to reach, utmost
• Pronunciation: /i.ta.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To arrive at; to reach; to lead to. Used for reaching a conclusion, state, or destination.

A Group 1 (godan) verb conjugated with the る row. A formal, literary verb often found in written Japanese. Common expressions include ～に至るまで (up to, even including) and ～に至った (came to, ended up). Frequently used in narratives explaining how a situation developed.

Examples

1. 長い話し合いの末、合意に至った。 After lengthy discussions, they reached an agreement.
2. 事故に至る原因を調べている。 They are investigating the cause that led to the accident.
3. 細かいところに至るまで丁寧に確認した。 They carefully checked every last detail.

Usage Guide

Context: academic, literature, news

Tone: formal

Origin & History

The kanji 至 depicts an arrow reaching its target, symbolizing arrival at a destination or conclusion.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal