arrive · utmost

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 至 is read いたる, has 6 strokes, and relates to reaching a place or state.
• Basic usage: 至る is read いたる, and 至急 is read しきゅう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 至る and 至急
  • 至る means to reach or to arrive at.
  • 長い議論の末に一つの結論に至った。 means “After a long discussion, we reached a conclusion.”
  • 至急 means urgently or immediately.
  • 水漏れがあるので至急確認してください。 means “There is a water leak, so please check it immediately.”