GRAMMAR DETAIL
に至るまで
Emphasizes that an influence or range extends as far as an unexpectedly distant subject or detail.
Examples
その影響は家庭から教育現場に至るまで広がっている。
Its effects have spread from households all the way to schools.
Words used
子どもから高齢者に至るまで、利用者が増えている。
The number of users is growing among people ranging from children to older adults.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
に至るまでto the endpoint of a range to emphasize its reach as far as a distant field or final group. - Basic usage:
その影響は家庭から教育現場に至るまで広がっている。means that the influence extends from homes as far as educational settings.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Listing two groups versus spanning ages
子どもと高齢者lists two groups, children and older people.子どもから高齢者に至るまでpresents a broad range that includes the ages between them.

