～に至った JLPT N1

Formation

Verb-てform + に至った or Noun / Verb-dictionary + に至る (more general).

Explanation

The ～に至った grammar point is used to express the final outcome or conclusion that has been reached as a result of a process or a series of events. It can be translated as 'reached the point', 'led to', or 'resulted in' in English. It often indicates a significant outcome.

Example sentences

• 彼は練習を重ねて、ついにプロのギタリストに至った。

  After repeated practice, he finally became a professional guitarist.

  Kare wa renshuu o kasanete, tsui ni puro no gitarisuto ni itatta.

• 調査を進めるうちに、驚くべき結論に至った。

  As the investigation progressed, it led to a surprising conclusion.

  Chousa o susumeru uchi ni, odoroku beki ketsuron ni itatta.

• この問題はついに国際的な対立に至った。

  This issue finally led to an international conflict.

  Kono mondai wa tsui ni kokusaiteki na tairitsu ni itatta.

• たくさんの失敗を経て、成功に至った。

  After many failures, I finally achieved success.

  Takusan no shippai o hete, seikou ni itatta.