〜に至るまで - Indicating the Completeness of Range and Process

Explanation

「〜に至るまで」（〜にいたるまで） is a grammatical structure used to indicate the extent or range of something, emphasizing the completeness of a process or the inclusion of everything within a certain scope. It is often used to describe the development of events, especially in written language.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Noun + に至るまで	Noun	Indicates the entire range or process from a starting point to an endpoint, emphasizing the comprehensiveness of something.
Verb Dictionary Form + に至るまで	Verb Dictionary Form	Indicates the entire process from the beginning to the end of an action.

Deep Dive

「〜に至るまで」 is used to describe the entire range or process from a starting point to an endpoint, emphasizing the comprehensiveness of something or the thoroughness of a process. It can connect to nouns or verbs to indicate the full scope of a process.

Examples

• 帰宅きたく途中とちゅう、夕立ゆうだちにあい、頭あたまから足あし先さきに至るまで全身ぜんしんびしょ濡れぬれになった。

  Kitaku tochuu, yuudachi ni ai, atama kara ashi saki ni itaru made zenshin bisho nure ni natta.

  On the way home, I got caught in a sudden rainstorm and was soaked from head to toe.

  
  

• 現在げんざいに至るまで、この事件じけんの全容ぜんようは解明かいめいされていない。

  Genzai ni itaru made, kono jiken no zenyou wa kaimei sareteinai.

  Even up to now, the full picture of this incident has not been clarified.

  
  

• 旅行りょこう中空き巣あきすに入はいられ、貴金属ききんぞくから家具かぐに至るまで根ねこそぎ持もって行いかれた。

  Ryokouchuu akisu ni hairare, kikinzoku kara kagu ni itaru made nekosogi motte ikareta.

  During my trip, my house was burglarized, and everything from precious metals to furniture was taken.

  
  

Comparison and Differences

The difference between 「〜に至るまで」 and 「〜まで」 is that 「〜まで」 is used for describing linear or circular ranges, while 「〜に至るまで」 is more suitable for emphasizing the completeness of a process.

Grammar	Usage Explanation	Example
〜まで	Used for linear or circular ranges	ここここからあそこあそこまで歩あるいて行いきましょう。（Let's walk from here to there）
〜に至るまで	More commonly used for non-linear, process-oriented ranges	頭あたまからつま先つまさきに至るまでずぶ濡れぬれだ。（Soaked from head to toe）

Real-Life Scenarios

• Describing a thorough investigation:
  • A: この事件じけん、本当ほんとうに全すべて調査ちょうさしたの？
  • B: はい、現場げんばの隅すみから隅すみに至るまで徹底てってい的に調査ちょうさしました。
    
• Expressing the breadth of knowledge:
  • A: 彼の知識ちしきってすごいすごいね。
  • B: うん、歴史れきしから科学かがくに至るまで何なんでも知しってるよ。
    

Summary

「〜に至るまで」 is a commonly used expression in Japanese to indicate the development of events or the extent of something. By understanding its usage and characteristics, you can more accurately describe the full picture and process of events.

 

 

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〜に至るまで

Explanation

「〜に至るまで」 is a Japanese grammatical structure used to emphasize the extent or scope of something, often indicating that a certain condition or situation persists even in extreme cases. It is pronounced as 「にいたるまで」.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Noun + に至るまで	Noun + に至るまで	Used to emphasize the entire process from a starting point to an endpoint, indicating that a certain condition persists even in extreme situations.

Deep Dive

This grammatical structure is used to describe the entire process from a starting point to an endpoint, emphasizing that a certain condition persists even in extreme situations. It highlights the comprehensiveness and thoroughness of the entire process or scope.

Examples

• 彼かれは髪かみの毛け一本いっぽんに至るいたるまで気きを使つかう。
• Kare wa kami no ke ippon ni itaru made ki o tsukau.
• He pays attention even to a single strand of hair.
  

• 私わたしは頭あたまの先さきから足あしの先さきに至るいたるまで健康けんこうに気きを使つかっている。
• Watashi wa atama no saki kara ashi no saki ni itaru made kenkou ni ki o tsukatteiru.
• I pay attention to my health from head to toe.
  

• 現在げんざいに至るいたるまで、この事件じけんの全容ぜんようは解明かいめいされていない。
• Genzai ni itaru made, kono jiken no zenyou wa kaimei sareteinai.
• Even up to now, the full picture of this incident has not been clarified.
  

Notes

「〜に至るまで」 is often used in written language, especially in formal contexts or literary works. It is important to note that this expression typically carries an emphatic tone and is suitable for describing extreme or comprehensive situations.

Summary

「〜に至るまで」 is a grammatical structure that emphasizes the comprehensiveness and extremity of a process, suitable for describing the entire scope from a starting point to an endpoint. Through this explanation, learners can better grasp this grammar point and apply it flexibly in real-life scenarios.