到達

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 到達 is read とうたつ and means reaching a target point or stage.
• Basic usage: 到達する applies both to a physical destination and to arriving at a conclusion in discussion.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Marking the endpoint
  • In 結論に到達する, に marks the conclusion reached.
  • For a place, 目的地へ到達する also uses へ.
• Arrival and abstract attainment
  • 到着 mainly describes arrival at a destination; 到達 also suits abstract contexts involving a level or conclusion.