に至っては
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に至っては
ni ittate wa
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when it comes to; as for ~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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ni ittate wa
Post ID
51300
Patterns today
0
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📝 Usage Notes
when it comes to; as for ~
📖 How to use it
Highlights a topic, often an extreme or noteworthy case, meaning 'when it comes to' or 'as for'.
Attaches to
Attach to a noun or noun phrase. For verbs, use the plain past form (e.g., 言ったに至っては).
This pattern is used to single out a particular item or person from a larger set, usually because it is an extreme example or a point of special interest. It often carries a nuance of 'even in that case' or 'especially when it comes to that'. It is a formal, written-style expression, common in news reports, essays, and speeches, but rarely used in casual conversation.
他の教科はまだしも、数学に至っては全く手がつけられなかった。
Hoka no kyōka wa mada shimo, sūgaku ni itatte wa mattaku te ga tsukerarenakatta.
Other subjects were manageable, but when it came to math, I couldn't even start.
多くの社員が賛成したが、部長に至っては猛反対した。
Ōku no shain ga sansei shita ga, buchō ni itatte wa mō hantai shita.
Many employees agreed, but as for the department manager, he was strongly opposed.
彼は有名な俳優だが、私に至っては一度も彼の映画を見たことがない。
Kare wa yūmei na haiyū da ga, watashi ni itatte wa ichido mo kare no eiga o mita koto ga nai.
He is a famous actor, but as for me, I have never seen any of his movies.
Not については
Both mean 'as for', but に至っては singles out an extreme or noteworthy case, often with a sense of contrast or emphasis. については is neutral and simply introduces a topic.
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Formal and written; used in speeches, reports, and essays, not in ordinary conversation.
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に至っては
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern に至っては mean?
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When it comes to; as for ~
What JLPT level is に至っては?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use に至っては in a sentence?
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Attach に至っては (ni ittate wa) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is に至っては formal or casual Japanese?
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に至っては is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember に至っては long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.