At a glance
Noun の至り means "the height of" or "extremely" and describes the highest degree of a feeling. It is formal and is used mostly in speeches, letters, and polite greetings or apologies.
Noun + の + 至り
本日はお招きいただき、光栄の至りです。 Thank you for inviting me today. It is the greatest honor.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Form | Example | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun (usually a feeling) | Noun + の至り | 感激の至り | Formal |
| な-adjective used as a noun | Stem + の至り (no な) | 光栄の至り | Formal |
| Verb, い-adjective | Not used |
It usually ends a sentence with です or でございます. With で it connects to the next clause: 感激の至りで…