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N1
〜に至って
Meaning
Expresses a temporal turning point where, upon reaching a certain stage or situation, one first notices or acts. Often used in contexts of finally acting only after it is too late.
Examples
- 重病に至って、ようやく生活習慣を改めた。 Only when he became seriously ill did he finally change his lifestyle.
- ここに至って、彼はようやく自分の誤りを認めた。 At this point, he finally acknowledged his mistake.