Japanese

いたり
Meaning: height of; extremity; result
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

お褒めの言葉をいただき、光栄の至りです。
It is the height of honor to receive your words of praise.
このような賞をいただき、恐懼の至りです。
I am extremely humbled and awestruck to receive such an award.
あの時の失敗は若気の至りだった
The failure at that time was a youthful indiscretion.
自身の失敗を指摘され、彼は赭顔の至りであった。
Having his own failure pointed out, he was extremely embarrassed.
温かいお言葉をいただき、恐懼感激の至りでございます。
I am deeply moved and awed by your warm words.

Usage Notes

Often used in expressions like 「光栄の至り」 (height of honor) or 「若気の至り」 (result of youthful spirit).

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