Japanese

いたる
Meaning: to arrive; to reach; to extend to
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 至る 至らない
Polite 至ります 至りません
Past 至った 至らなかった
Polite + Past 至りました 至りませんでした
Te-form 至って 至らなくて
Potential 至れる 至れない
Passive 至られる 至られない
Causative 至らせる 至らせない
Causative + Passive 至らされる 至らされない
Imperative 至れ 至るな

Example sentences

この道を進むと、有名な神社に至る。
Following this path will lead you to a famous shrine.
至らぬ点も多々あるかと存じますが、よろしくお願いいたします。
I believe there may be many shortcomings, but I look forward to your kind cooperation.
結果よりも、そこに至るまでの過程が重要だ。
The process leading up to it is more important than the result.
彼は仕事が非常に丁寧で、細部に至るまで決して手を抜かない。
He is extremely thorough in his work and never cuts corners, attending to every detail.
両国間の緊張が高まり、ついに開戦に至った。
Tension between the two countries escalated, finally leading to the outbreak of war.

Usage Notes

Often used for physical arrival at a destination or reaching a certain state or time.

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