Meaning

Primary

To Arrive At

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

The kanji means attain but the meaning of this verb is to arrive at. I suppose that's because if you attain something like enlightenment, you also arrive at that enlightenment as well. Thus, to arrive at.

Reading

いたる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

What’s the key to arrive at enlightenment? Being an avid eater (いた)! Being an eater of all things delicious will truly let your body and mind arrive at new levels. Give it a shot. Become an eater.

Context

Context Sentences

そういう訳で、あの化け物は今日に至るまで牢屋にぶちこまれることになったんですよ。

And that’s how the monster ended up behind bars to this very day.

Kanji Composition