At a glance
～に至った means "came to ~" or "reached the point of ~" after a long process or a series of events. It is formal and used mostly in writing, news and speeches.
[Noun] + に至った
[Verb (dictionary form)] + に至った
長い議論の末、合意に至った。 After a long discussion, they reached an agreement.
How to form it
It attaches to a noun or to a verb in the dictionary form:
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | 結論に至った | reached a conclusion |
| Verb (dictionary form) | 辞めるに至った | came to the point of quitting |
至る is an う-verb and conjugates like this:
| Form | Polite | Plain (written) |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 至ります | 至る |
| Past | 至りました | 至った |
| Negative | 至りません | 至らない |
| Past negative | 至りませんでした | 至らなかった |
Adjectives do not attach directly. Use a noun or a verb instead.