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【JLPT N1 Grammar Point 14】
This grammar expresses the idea of covering a wide range, from the most obvious to the most surprising or detailed things, often emphasizing thoroughness or extent.
🌟 ～に至るまで
Meaning:
- Up to (a point)
- Including
- Even (to the extent of)
Used to describe an extensive range that goes beyond the usual scope.
🔧 Grammar Structure
Noun + に至るまで
✅ Example Sentences
1. 彼は家族のことから仕事の細かいことに至るまで、すべて把握している。
(He understands everything, from family matters to the smallest work details.)
2. この博物館は芸術品から日用品に至るまで、幅広い展示がある。
(This museum has a wide range of exhibits, from artworks to everyday items.)
3. 災害の影響は市内の交通機関に至るまで広がっている。
(The impact of the disaster has spread even to the city’s transportation systems.)
4. 彼女は服装から言動に至るまで、すべて注意深い。
(She is careful about everything, from her clothes to her behavior.)
🧠 Nuance and Usage
- Used to emphasize completeness or extensive coverage.
- Often appears in formal writing, reports, or speeches.
- Suggests “down to the smallest detail” or “including even surprising items.”
🔄 Similar Expressions
| Grammar | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ～から～にかけて | From … to … (period or place) | More about range or span |
| ～をはじめ | Starting with / including | Focus on main example |
| ～まで | Up to | General limit or extent |
✍️ Practice Challenge
Translate these sentences using ～に至るまで:
- The company manages everything from product development to customer service.
- The report covers issues from local government policies to citizen concerns.
- The damage from the flood spread up to even the remote villages.
- She pays attention to everything, including even small gestures.
🧠 (Answers below!)
🏁 Summary
| Grammar Point | ～に至るまで |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Up to / Including / Even |
| Form | Noun + に至るまで |
| Use | Formal, emphasizes extensive range or completeness |
| Context | Formal writing, speeches, reports |
✅ Practice Answers
- 会社は商品開発に至るまで、すべて管理している。
- 報告書は地方自治体の政策に至るまで、市民の関心事を扱っている。
- 洪水の被害は遠隔地の村に至るまで広がった。
- 彼女は小さな仕草に至るまで、すべて注意を払っている。
📘 Coming Up Next: ～といったところだ – Expressing an approximate amount or degree, often to modestly downplay or estimate.
