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〜の至り

JLPT N1 Extremity and degree

the height of; utmost

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の至り means the highest degree of a feeling, often in formal apology or gratitude. Attach it to a noun like 光栄 or 赤面. It is set, ceremonial language used in speeches and formal writing.

Examples

  • です

    Kono you na shou o itadaki, kouei no itari desu.

    To receive such an award is the greatest honor.

  • Wakage no itari de, hidoi koto o shite shimatta.

    In the folly of youth, I did terrible things.

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