に至っては

JLPT Level: N1
Meanings

When it comes to

As for

In particular

What is worse or more

Usage

Noun + に至っては

Explanation
に至っては is used to draw attention to a specific example that stands out from a general situation. It often introduces a surprising, extreme, or noteworthy case and signals that what follows is more remarkable or problematic than the preceding context. It can convey a sense of emphasis or even reproach, highlighting the exceptional nature of the item mentioned. Common contexts include contrasting a broad, general statement with a particularly striking instance, or pointing out a case that is unusually significant within a broader topic. Note that the following clause usually presents a judgment, observation, or evaluation about the emphasized item.
日本全体としては普通の話題だが、地方に至っては人口減少が深刻だ。
にほんぜんたいとしてはふつうのわだいだが、ちほうにいたってはじんこうげんしょうがしんこくだ。

Overall it's a normal topic, but as for rural areas, depopulation is becoming a serious problem.

このイベントは全国的に好評だ。特に地方都市に至っては参加者が想像以上に多い。
このイベントはぜんこくてきにこうひょうだ。とくにちほうとしにいたってはさんかしゃがそうぞういじょうにおおい。

This event is popular nationwide. In particular, in regional cities, the number of participants is higher than expected.

アプリの機能は便利だ。特に有料プランに至っては月額が高い。
アプリのきのうはべんりだ。とくにゆうりょうプランにいたってはげつがくがたかい。

The app's features are convenient. As for the paid plan, the monthly fee is high.