達する

• Reading: たっする
• Romaji: tassuru
• Kanji breakdown: 達 (tatsu/ta) — to reach, to arrive
• Pronunciation: /tas.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To reach; to attain; to arrive at a level or point. Used for reaching goals, levels, or amounts.

A Group 3 (irregular) する-compound verb formed from 達 (reach) + する. Used in formal contexts to describe reaching a certain number, level, or state. Often seen in news and business to report figures. Related nouns include 到達 (arrival) and 達成 (achievement).

Examples

1. 気温が四十度に達した。 The temperature reached forty degrees.
2. 売り上げが目標に達するまで頑張ろう。 Let's keep working until sales reach the target.
3. 参加者数は千人に達する見込みだ。 The number of participants is expected to reach one thousand.

Usage Guide

Context: news, business, academic

Tone: formal

Origin & History

The kanji 達 originally depicted a person walking along a road, conveying the idea of arriving at a destination. Combined with する to form a verb.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal