JLPT N1 Grammar
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To reach the point of; to arrive at a state
Category: Range and Limits
The grammar pattern "名詞・動詞辞書形 ＋ に至る" is used to indicate reaching a final stage or result after a process or series of events. It is a very formal expression and implies a sense of culmination or arrival at a particular point. This pattern is often used to describe a situation where a long process or series of events has led to a specific outcome or state.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun/Verb-dictionary form | 名詞・動詞辞書形 + に至る | 話し合い + に至る |
| Noun/Verb-連用形 | 名詞・動詞連用形 + に至る | 話し合って + に至る |
| Noun/Verb-已然形 | 名詞・動詞已然形 + に至る | 話し合って + に至る |
長年の話し合いの結果、ついに離婚を認める合意に至った。
Chōnen no hanashiawase no ketsudan kara, tsui ni rihan o mitomeru gōi ni itaru.
After a long period of discussion, they finally reached an agreement to recognize the divorce.
長年の話し合いの結果 (after a long period of discussion) + ついに (finally) + 離婚を認める合意 (to recognize the divorce) + に至る (to reach)
病状が悪化し、手術に至ったようだ。
Byōjō ga akubashii, jūsū ni itatta yōda.
It seems that the patient's condition has worsened to the point where surgery is necessary.
病状が悪化し (the patient's condition has worsened) + 手術に至る (to reach the point of surgery)
事態がここに至ったので、もう打つ手がない。
Jittai ga koko ni itatta node, mō tsatsu te ga nai.
The situation has reached this point, so there is no longer any way to turn back.
事態がここに至る (the situation has reached this point) + もう (no longer) + 打つ手がない (there is no longer any way to turn back)
This pattern is used to indicate reaching a final stage or result after a process or series of events. It is a very formal expression and is often used in writing or formal speech. It can be compared to the pattern ～に至っては (when it comes to...), but the latter is more casual and implies a sense of surprise or emphasis.
This pattern is not suitable for describing simple physical movement, as it implies a sense of culmination or arrival at a particular point. Instead, use に着く to describe reaching a physical location.
While both patterns imply reaching a particular point, ～に至っては is more casual and is often used to express surprise or emphasis, whereas に至る is more formal and implies a sense of culmination or arrival at a particular point.
～に至るまで implies a range or extent, whereas に至る implies a specific point or culmination. Use the correct pattern depending on the context.
When using this pattern in the JLPT exam, pay attention to the context and the level of formality required. Use に至る to describe reaching a final stage or result after a process or series of events, and avoid using it for simple physical movement or confusing it with other patterns.
長年の話し合いの結果、ついに離婚を認める合意______。
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