N1144/186

の至り

Noun + の至りNoun + の至りだ/です/でございます

Meanings

utmost degree of X
height of X
the most ...
the height of...
extreme amount of...
heartfelt expression of ...

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Explanation

の至り is used to express that something is at the absolute peak or utmost degree of a quality described by a preceding noun. It carries a formal, often literary nuance and is common in formal writing, official letters, or very polite speech. It emphasizes that the feeling or state is as extreme as possible, sometimes with a tone of praise, gratitude, or solemn acknowledgment.

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Example sentences

ご招待いただき、光栄の至りです。

I am deeply honored to be invited.

皆様のご厚情には、感謝の至りです。

I am profoundly grateful for all of your kindness.

今回の成果は、皆の努力の至りだ。

This achievement is the height of everyone's effort.

この度のご配慮は、光栄の至りでございます。

This consideration is the height of honor, at your service.

この機会を与えてくれたことは、私にとって喜びの至りだ。

This opportunity given to me is the height of my joy.

Related patterns

に至るまで

from ... to ...; from start to finish; up to and including

たところで

No matter how ~, it won't change the outcome; Even if ~, the result is still unlikely; Even though ~, it doesn't matter; it's futile to ~

如く・如き・如し

like; similar to; as if; the same as

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に至るまで

from ... to ...; from start to finish; up to and including

たところで

No matter how ~, it won't change the outcome; Even if ~, the result is still unlikely; Even though ~, it doesn't matter; it's futile to ~

如く・如き・如し

like; similar to; as if; the same as

to be worthy of; to be enough for; to be sufficient

極まりない・極まる

extreme; extremely; unbearably; to an extreme degree

といえども

Even though; Even if; Although; Despite