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至る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 至る.
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1
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to attain
Examples
その語は広い意味を持つに至った。
The word has acquired a broad meaning.
2
to lead to (a place); to get to
Examples
この道は公園に至る。
This road goes to the park.
3
As ～に至っては
in the extreme case of
Examples
赤貧戸口に至らば、恋は窓より飛び去る。
When poverty comes in at the door, love flies out the window.
4
Archaic
to come; to arrive; to result in
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